Add 18/9 and 36/20
1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 1 16/20
18/9 + 36/20 is 19/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
18/9 = 18 × 20/9 × 20 = 360/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
36/20 = 36 × 9/20 × 9 = 324/180 - Add the two like fractions:
360/180 + 324/180 = 360 + 324/180 = 684/180 - 684/180 simplified gives 19/5
- So, 18/9 + 36/20 = 19/5
In mixed form: 34/5
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