Add 9/45 and 45/18
1st number: 9/45, 2nd number: 2 9/18
9/45 + 45/18 is 27/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
9/45 = 9 × 2/45 × 2 = 18/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
45/18 = 45 × 5/18 × 5 = 225/90 - Add the two like fractions:
18/90 + 225/90 = 18 + 225/90 = 243/90 - 243/90 simplified gives 27/10
- So, 9/45 + 45/18 = 27/10
In mixed form: 27/10
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