Add 40/18 and 5/10
1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 5/10
40/18 + 5/10 is 49/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
40/18 = 40 × 5/18 × 5 = 200/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
5/10 = 5 × 9/10 × 9 = 45/90 - Add the two like fractions:
200/90 + 45/90 = 200 + 45/90 = 245/90 - 245/90 simplified gives 49/18
- So, 40/18 + 5/10 = 49/18
In mixed form: 213/18
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