Add 1/3 and 18/20
1/3 + 18/20 is 37/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
1/3 = 1 × 20/3 × 20 = 20/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
18/20 = 18 × 3/20 × 3 = 54/60 - Add the two like fractions:
20/60 + 54/60 = 20 + 54/60 = 74/60 - 74/60 simplified gives 37/30
- So, 1/3 + 18/20 = 37/30
In mixed form: 17/30
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