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Add 5/45 and 25/18

1st number: 5/45, 2nd number: 1 7/18

5/45 + 25/18 is 3/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    5/45 = 5 × 2/45 × 2 = 10/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    25/18 = 25 × 5/18 × 5 = 125/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/90 + 125/90 = 10 + 125/90 = 135/90
  5. 135/90 simplified gives 3/2
  6. So, 5/45 + 25/18 = 3/2
    In mixed form: 11/2

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