Add 7/18 and 5/10
7/18 + 5/10 is 8/9.
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,
5/10 = 5 × 9/10 × 9 = 45/90 - Add the two like fractions:
35/90 + 45/90 = 35 + 45/90 = 80/90 - 80/90 simplified gives 8/9
- So, 7/18 + 5/10 = 8/9
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