Add 5/18 and 5/10
5/18 + 5/10 is 7/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 10 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 10 × 9 = 90,
5/10 = 5 × 9/10 × 9 = 45/90 - Add the two like fractions:
25/90 + 45/90 = 25 + 45/90 = 70/90 - 70/90 simplified gives 7/9
- So, 5/18 + 5/10 = 7/9
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