Add 18/28 and 9/20
18/28 + 9/20 is 153/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
18/28 = 18 × 5/28 × 5 = 90/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
9/20 = 9 × 7/20 × 7 = 63/140 - Add the two like fractions:
90/140 + 63/140 = 90 + 63/140 = 153/140 - So, 18/28 + 9/20 = 153/140
In mixed form: 113/140
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