Add 8/18 and 1/5
8/18 + 1/5 is 29/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 5 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
8/18 = 8 × 5/18 × 5 = 40/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
1/5 = 1 × 18/5 × 18 = 18/90 - Add the two like fractions:
40/90 + 18/90 = 40 + 18/90 = 58/90 - 58/90 simplified gives 29/45
- So, 8/18 + 1/5 = 29/45
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