Add 15/4 and 20/18
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 1 2/18
15/4 + 20/18 is 175/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
15/4 = 15 × 9/4 × 9 = 135/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
20/18 = 20 × 2/18 × 2 = 40/36 - Add the two like fractions:
135/36 + 40/36 = 135 + 40/36 = 175/36 - So, 15/4 + 20/18 = 175/36
In mixed form: 431/36
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