Add 20/5 and 3/18
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 3/18
20/5 + 3/18 is 25/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
20/5 = 20 × 18/5 × 18 = 360/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
3/18 = 3 × 5/18 × 5 = 15/90 - Add the two like fractions:
360/90 + 15/90 = 360 + 15/90 = 375/90 - 375/90 simplified gives 25/6
- So, 20/5 + 3/18 = 25/6
In mixed form: 41/6
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