Add 18/20 and 10/72
18/20 + 10/72 is 187/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
18/20 = 18 × 18/20 × 18 = 324/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
10/72 = 10 × 5/72 × 5 = 50/360 - Add the two like fractions:
324/360 + 50/360 = 324 + 50/360 = 374/360 - 374/360 simplified gives 187/180
- So, 18/20 + 10/72 = 187/180
In mixed form: 17/180
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