Add 80/18 and 10/90
1st number: 4 8/18, 2nd number: 10/90
80/18 + 10/90 is 41/9.
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,
80/18 = 80 × 5/18 × 5 = 400/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
10/90 = 10 × 1/90 × 1 = 10/90 - Add the two like fractions:
400/90 + 10/90 = 400 + 10/90 = 410/90 - 410/90 simplified gives 41/9
- So, 80/18 + 10/90 = 41/9
In mixed form: 45/9
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