Add 14/20 and 9/18
14/20 + 9/18 is 6/5.
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,
14/20 = 14 × 9/20 × 9 = 126/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
9/18 = 9 × 10/18 × 10 = 90/180 - Add the two like fractions:
126/180 + 90/180 = 126 + 90/180 = 216/180 - 216/180 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 14/20 + 9/18 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
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