Add 18/20 and 6/7
18/20 + 6/7 is 123/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 7 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
18/20 = 18 × 7/20 × 7 = 126/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
6/7 = 6 × 20/7 × 20 = 120/140 - Add the two like fractions:
126/140 + 120/140 = 126 + 120/140 = 246/140 - 246/140 simplified gives 123/70
- So, 18/20 + 6/7 = 123/70
In mixed form: 153/70
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