Add 5/20 and 4/18
5/20 + 4/18 is 17/36.
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,
5/20 = 5 × 9/20 × 9 = 45/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
4/18 = 4 × 10/18 × 10 = 40/180 - Add the two like fractions:
45/180 + 40/180 = 45 + 40/180 = 85/180 - 85/180 simplified gives 17/36
- So, 5/20 + 4/18 = 17/36
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