Add 9/5 and 3/18
1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 3/18
9/5 + 3/18 is 59/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
9/5 = 9 × 18/5 × 18 = 162/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
3/18 = 3 × 5/18 × 5 = 15/90 - Add the two like fractions:
162/90 + 15/90 = 162 + 15/90 = 177/90 - 177/90 simplified gives 59/30
- So, 9/5 + 3/18 = 59/30
In mixed form: 129/30
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