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Add 6/5 and 8/18

1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 8/18

6/5 + 8/18 is 74/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    6/5 = 6 × 18/5 × 18 = 108/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    8/18 = 8 × 5/18 × 5 = 40/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/90 + 40/90 = 108 + 40/90 = 148/90
  5. 148/90 simplified gives 74/45
  6. So, 6/5 + 8/18 = 74/45
    In mixed form: 129/45

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