Add 20/6 and 16/18
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 16/18
20/6 + 16/18 is 38/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
20/6 = 20 × 3/6 × 3 = 60/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
16/18 = 16 × 1/18 × 1 = 16/18 - Add the two like fractions:
60/18 + 16/18 = 60 + 16/18 = 76/18 - 76/18 simplified gives 38/9
- So, 20/6 + 16/18 = 38/9
In mixed form: 42/9
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