Add 4/20 and 8/18
4/20 + 8/18 is 29/45.
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,
4/20 = 4 × 9/20 × 9 = 36/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
8/18 = 8 × 10/18 × 10 = 80/180 - Add the two like fractions:
36/180 + 80/180 = 36 + 80/180 = 116/180 - 116/180 simplified gives 29/45
- So, 4/20 + 8/18 = 29/45
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