Add 45/5 and 49/18
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 2 13/18
45/5 + 49/18 is 211/18.
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,
49/18 = 49 × 5/18 × 5 = 245/90 - Add the two like fractions:
810/90 + 245/90 = 810 + 245/90 = 1055/90 - 1055/90 simplified gives 211/18
- So, 45/5 + 49/18 = 211/18
In mixed form: 1113/18
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