Add 18/20 and 2/4
18/20 + 2/4 is 7/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 4 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
18/20 = 18 × 1/20 × 1 = 18/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
2/4 = 2 × 5/4 × 5 = 10/20 - Add the two like fractions:
18/20 + 10/20 = 18 + 10/20 = 28/20 - 28/20 simplified gives 7/5
- So, 18/20 + 2/4 = 7/5
In mixed form: 12/5
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