Add 1/20 and 35/18
1st number: 1/20, 2nd number: 1 17/18
1/20 + 35/18 is 359/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
1/20 = 1 × 9/20 × 9 = 9/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
35/18 = 35 × 10/18 × 10 = 350/180 - Add the two like fractions:
9/180 + 350/180 = 9 + 350/180 = 359/180 - So, 1/20 + 35/18 = 359/180
In mixed form: 1179/180
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