Add 14/18 and 2/20
14/18 + 2/20 is 79/90.
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,
14/18 = 14 × 10/18 × 10 = 140/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
2/20 = 2 × 9/20 × 9 = 18/180 - Add the two like fractions:
140/180 + 18/180 = 140 + 18/180 = 158/180 - 158/180 simplified gives 79/90
- So, 14/18 + 2/20 = 79/90
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