Add 8/10 and 14/18
8/10 + 14/18 is 71/45.
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,
8/10 = 8 × 9/10 × 9 = 72/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
14/18 = 14 × 5/18 × 5 = 70/90 - Add the two like fractions:
72/90 + 70/90 = 72 + 70/90 = 142/90 - 142/90 simplified gives 71/45
- So, 8/10 + 14/18 = 71/45
In mixed form: 126/45
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