Add 6/10 and 8/18
6/10 + 8/18 is 47/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
6/10 = 6 × 9/10 × 9 = 54/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
8/18 = 8 × 5/18 × 5 = 40/90 - Add the two like fractions:
54/90 + 40/90 = 54 + 40/90 = 94/90 - 94/90 simplified gives 47/45
- So, 6/10 + 8/18 = 47/45
In mixed form: 12/45
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