Add 9/18 and 27/20
1st number: 9/18, 2nd number: 1 7/20
9/18 + 27/20 is 37/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
9/18 = 9 × 10/18 × 10 = 90/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
27/20 = 27 × 9/20 × 9 = 243/180 - Add the two like fractions:
90/180 + 243/180 = 90 + 243/180 = 333/180 - 333/180 simplified gives 37/20
- So, 9/18 + 27/20 = 37/20
In mixed form: 117/20
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