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Add 5/90 and 7/18

5/90 + 7/18 is 4/9.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    5/90 = 5 × 1/90 × 1 = 5/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    7/18 = 7 × 5/18 × 5 = 35/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/90 + 35/90 = 5 + 35/90 = 40/90
  5. 40/90 simplified gives 4/9
  6. So, 5/90 + 7/18 = 4/9

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