Add 18/40 and 10/18
18/40 + 10/18 is 181/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 18 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
18/40 = 18 × 9/40 × 9 = 162/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
10/18 = 10 × 20/18 × 20 = 200/360 - Add the two like fractions:
162/360 + 200/360 = 162 + 200/360 = 362/360 - 362/360 simplified gives 181/180
- So, 18/40 + 10/18 = 181/180
In mixed form: 11/180
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