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Add 9/45 and 42/18

1st number: 9/45, 2nd number: 2 6/18

9/45 + 42/18 is 38/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    9/45 = 9 × 2/45 × 2 = 18/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    42/18 = 42 × 5/18 × 5 = 210/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/90 + 210/90 = 18 + 210/90 = 228/90
  5. 228/90 simplified gives 38/15
  6. So, 9/45 + 42/18 = 38/15
    In mixed form: 28/15

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