Add 9/18 and 72/5
1st number: 9/18, 2nd number: 14 2/5
9/18 + 72/5 is 149/10.
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,
72/5 = 72 × 18/5 × 18 = 1296/90 - Add the two like fractions:
45/90 + 1296/90 = 45 + 1296/90 = 1341/90 - 1341/90 simplified gives 149/10
- So, 9/18 + 72/5 = 149/10
In mixed form: 149/10
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