Add 48/5 and 4/18
1st number: 9 3/5, 2nd number: 4/18
48/5 + 4/18 is 442/45.
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,
48/5 = 48 × 18/5 × 18 = 864/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
4/18 = 4 × 5/18 × 5 = 20/90 - Add the two like fractions:
864/90 + 20/90 = 864 + 20/90 = 884/90 - 884/90 simplified gives 442/45
- So, 48/5 + 4/18 = 442/45
In mixed form: 937/45
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