Add 80/18 and 10/5
1st number: 4 8/18, 2nd number: 2 0/5
80/18 + 10/5 is 58/9.
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,
80/18 = 80 × 5/18 × 5 = 400/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
10/5 = 10 × 18/5 × 18 = 180/90 - Add the two like fractions:
400/90 + 180/90 = 400 + 180/90 = 580/90 - 580/90 simplified gives 58/9
- So, 80/18 + 10/5 = 58/9
In mixed form: 64/9
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