Add 9/10 and 12/18
9/10 + 12/18 is 47/30.
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,
9/10 = 9 × 9/10 × 9 = 81/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
12/18 = 12 × 5/18 × 5 = 60/90 - Add the two like fractions:
81/90 + 60/90 = 81 + 60/90 = 141/90 - 141/90 simplified gives 47/30
- So, 9/10 + 12/18 = 47/30
In mixed form: 117/30
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