Add 4/5 and 18/20
4/5 + 18/20 is 17/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 20 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
4/5 = 4 × 4/5 × 4 = 16/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
18/20 = 18 × 1/20 × 1 = 18/20 - Add the two like fractions:
16/20 + 18/20 = 16 + 18/20 = 34/20 - 34/20 simplified gives 17/10
- So, 4/5 + 18/20 = 17/10
In mixed form: 17/10
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