Add 1/18 and 18/20
1/18 + 18/20 is 43/45.
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,
1/18 = 1 × 10/18 × 10 = 10/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
18/20 = 18 × 9/20 × 9 = 162/180 - Add the two like fractions:
10/180 + 162/180 = 10 + 162/180 = 172/180 - 172/180 simplified gives 43/45
- So, 1/18 + 18/20 = 43/45
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