Add 18/6 and 42/20
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 2 2/20
186 + 4220 is 5110.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
186 = 18 × 106 × 10 = 18060 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
4220 = 42 × 320 × 3 = 12660 - Add the two like fractions:
18060 + 12660 = 180 + 12660 = 30660 - 306/60 simplified gives 5110
- So, 18/6 + 42/20 = 51/10
In mixed form: 5110
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