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Add 9/5 and 56/18

1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 3 2/18

9/5 + 56/18 is 221/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    9/5 = 9 × 18/5 × 18 = 162/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    56/18 = 56 × 5/18 × 5 = 280/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/90 + 280/90 = 162 + 280/90 = 442/90
  5. 442/90 simplified gives 221/45
  6. So, 9/5 + 56/18 = 221/45
    In mixed form: 441/45

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