Add 14/18 and 27/20
1st number: 14/18, 2nd number: 1 7/20
14/18 + 27/20 is 383/180.
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,
27/20 = 27 × 9/20 × 9 = 243/180 - Add the two like fractions:
140/180 + 243/180 = 140 + 243/180 = 383/180 - So, 14/18 + 27/20 = 383/180
In mixed form: 223/180
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