Add 9/5 and 75/18
1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 4 3/18
9/5 + 75/18 is 179/30.
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,
75/18 = 75 × 5/18 × 5 = 375/90 - Add the two like fractions:
162/90 + 375/90 = 162 + 375/90 = 537/90 - 537/90 simplified gives 179/30
- So, 9/5 + 75/18 = 179/30
In mixed form: 529/30
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