Add 18/45 and 10/20
18/45 + 10/20 is 9/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
18/45 = 18 × 4/45 × 4 = 72/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
10/20 = 10 × 9/20 × 9 = 90/180 - Add the two like fractions:
72/180 + 90/180 = 72 + 90/180 = 162/180 - 162/180 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 18/45 + 10/20 = 9/10
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