Add 18/20 and 10/56
18/20 + 10/56 is 151/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
18/20 = 18 × 14/20 × 14 = 252/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
10/56 = 10 × 5/56 × 5 = 50/280 - Add the two like fractions:
252/280 + 50/280 = 252 + 50/280 = 302/280 - 302/280 simplified gives 151/140
- So, 18/20 + 10/56 = 151/140
In mixed form: 111/140
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