Add 7/18 and 15/10
1st number: 7/18, 2nd number: 1 5/10
7/18 + 15/10 is 17/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
7/18 = 7 × 5/18 × 5 = 35/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
15/10 = 15 × 9/10 × 9 = 135/90 - Add the two like fractions:
35/90 + 135/90 = 35 + 135/90 = 170/90 - 170/90 simplified gives 17/9
- So, 7/18 + 15/10 = 17/9
In mixed form: 18/9
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