Add 5/18 and 25/45
5/18 + 25/45 is 5/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
5/18 = 5 × 5/18 × 5 = 25/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
25/45 = 25 × 2/45 × 2 = 50/90 - Add the two like fractions:
25/90 + 50/90 = 25 + 50/90 = 75/90 - 75/90 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 5/18 + 25/45 = 5/6
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