Add 8/18 and 8/90
8/18 + 8/90 is 8/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 90 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 90 × 1 = 90,
8/90 = 8 × 1/90 × 1 = 8/90 - Add the two like fractions:
40/90 + 8/90 = 40 + 8/90 = 48/90 - 48/90 simplified gives 8/15
- So, 8/18 + 8/90 = 8/15
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