Add 90/18 and 2/3
1st number: 5 0/18, 2nd number: 2/3
90/18 + 2/3 is 17/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 3 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
90/18 = 90 × 1/18 × 1 = 90/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
2/3 = 2 × 6/3 × 6 = 12/18 - Add the two like fractions:
90/18 + 12/18 = 90 + 12/18 = 102/18 - 102/18 simplified gives 17/3
- So, 90/18 + 2/3 = 17/3
In mixed form: 52/3
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