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Add 5/90 and 18/7

1st number: 5/90, 2nd number: 2 4/7

5/90 + 18/7 is 331/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 7 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    5/90 = 5 × 7/90 × 7 = 35/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
    18/7 = 18 × 90/7 × 90 = 1620/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/630 + 1620/630 = 35 + 1620/630 = 1655/630
  5. 1655/630 simplified gives 331/126
  6. So, 5/90 + 18/7 = 331/126
    In mixed form: 279/126

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