Add 2/20 and 25/18
1st number: 2/20, 2nd number: 1 7/18
2/20 + 25/18 is 67/45.
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,
2/20 = 2 × 9/20 × 9 = 18/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
25/18 = 25 × 10/18 × 10 = 250/180 - Add the two like fractions:
18/180 + 250/180 = 18 + 250/180 = 268/180 - 268/180 simplified gives 67/45
- So, 2/20 + 25/18 = 67/45
In mixed form: 122/45
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