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Add 15/20 and 40/18

1st number: 15/20, 2nd number: 2 4/18

15/20 + 40/18 is 107/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    15/20 = 15 × 9/20 × 9 = 135/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    40/18 = 40 × 10/18 × 10 = 400/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/180 + 400/180 = 135 + 400/180 = 535/180
  5. 535/180 simplified gives 107/36
  6. So, 15/20 + 40/18 = 107/36
    In mixed form: 235/36

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