Add 81/10 and 56/18
1st number: 8 1/10, 2nd number: 3 2/18
81/10 + 56/18 is 1009/90.
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,
81/10 = 81 × 9/10 × 9 = 729/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
56/18 = 56 × 5/18 × 5 = 280/90 - Add the two like fractions:
729/90 + 280/90 = 729 + 280/90 = 1009/90 - So, 81/10 + 56/18 = 1009/90
In mixed form: 1119/90
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