Add 18/20 and 18/12
1st number: 18/20, 2nd number: 1 6/12
18/20 + 18/12 is 12/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
18/20 = 18 × 3/20 × 3 = 54/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
18/12 = 18 × 5/12 × 5 = 90/60 - Add the two like fractions:
54/60 + 90/60 = 54 + 90/60 = 144/60 - 144/60 simplified gives 12/5
- So, 18/20 + 18/12 = 12/5
In mixed form: 22/5
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