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Add 5/6 and 18/45

5/6 + 18/45 is 37/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    5/6 = 5 × 15/6 × 15 = 75/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    18/45 = 18 × 2/45 × 2 = 36/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/90 + 36/90 = 75 + 36/90 = 111/90
  5. 111/90 simplified gives 37/30
  6. So, 5/6 + 18/45 = 37/30
    In mixed form: 17/30

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