Add 18/20 and 20/72
18/20 + 20/72 is 53/45.
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,
20/72 = 20 × 5/72 × 5 = 100/360 - Add the two like fractions:
324/360 + 100/360 = 324 + 100/360 = 424/360 - 424/360 simplified gives 53/45
- So, 18/20 + 20/72 = 53/45
In mixed form: 18/45
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