Add 45/5 and 32/18
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 1 14/18
45/5 + 32/18 is 97/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
45/5 = 45 × 18/5 × 18 = 810/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
32/18 = 32 × 5/18 × 5 = 160/90 - Add the two like fractions:
810/90 + 160/90 = 810 + 160/90 = 970/90 - 970/90 simplified gives 97/9
- So, 45/5 + 32/18 = 97/9
In mixed form: 107/9
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