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Add 6/18 and 9/10

6/18 + 9/10 is 37/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    6/18 = 6 × 5/18 × 5 = 30/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    9/10 = 9 × 9/10 × 9 = 81/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/90 + 81/90 = 30 + 81/90 = 111/90
  5. 111/90 simplified gives 37/30
  6. So, 6/18 + 9/10 = 37/30
    In mixed form: 17/30

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