Add 5/18 and 28/90
5/18 + 28/90 is 53/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 90 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 90 × 1 = 90,
28/90 = 28 × 1/90 × 1 = 28/90 - Add the two like fractions:
25/90 + 28/90 = 25 + 28/90 = 53/90 - So, 5/18 + 28/90 = 53/90
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