Add 9/18 and 7/5
1st number: 9/18, 2nd number: 1 2/5
9/18 + 7/5 is 19/10.
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,
9/18 = 9 × 5/18 × 5 = 45/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
7/5 = 7 × 18/5 × 18 = 126/90 - Add the two like fractions:
45/90 + 126/90 = 45 + 126/90 = 171/90 - 171/90 simplified gives 19/10
- So, 9/18 + 7/5 = 19/10
In mixed form: 19/10
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