Add 12/18 and 14/20
12/18 + 14/20 is 41/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
12/18 = 12 × 10/18 × 10 = 120/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
14/20 = 14 × 9/20 × 9 = 126/180 - Add the two like fractions:
120/180 + 126/180 = 120 + 126/180 = 246/180 - 246/180 simplified gives 41/30
- So, 12/18 + 14/20 = 41/30
In mixed form: 111/30
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