Add 18/20 and 2/10
18/20 + 2/10 is 11/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 10 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
18/20 = 18 × 1/20 × 1 = 18/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
2/10 = 2 × 2/10 × 2 = 4/20 - Add the two like fractions:
18/20 + 4/20 = 18 + 4/20 = 22/20 - 22/20 simplified gives 11/10
- So, 18/20 + 2/10 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10
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