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Add 18/20 and 8/16

18/20 + 8/16 is 7/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
    18/20 = 18 × 4/20 × 4 = 72/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    8/16 = 8 × 5/16 × 5 = 40/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/80 + 40/80 = 72 + 40/80 = 112/80
  5. 112/80 simplified gives 7/5
  6. So, 18/20 + 8/16 = 7/5
    In mixed form: 12/5

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