Add 18/20 and 27/45
18/20 + 27/45 is 3/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
18/20 = 18 × 9/20 × 9 = 162/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
27/45 = 27 × 4/45 × 4 = 108/180 - Add the two like fractions:
162/180 + 108/180 = 162 + 108/180 = 270/180 - 270/180 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 18/20 + 27/45 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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