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Add 5/18 and 35/45

5/18 + 35/45 is 19/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    5/18 = 5 × 5/18 × 5 = 25/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    35/45 = 35 × 2/45 × 2 = 70/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/90 + 70/90 = 25 + 70/90 = 95/90
  5. 95/90 simplified gives 19/18
  6. So, 5/18 + 35/45 = 19/18
    In mixed form: 11/18

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