Add 2/18 and 10/20
2/18 + 10/20 is 11/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
2/18 = 2 × 10/18 × 10 = 20/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
10/20 = 10 × 9/20 × 9 = 90/180 - Add the two like fractions:
20/180 + 90/180 = 20 + 90/180 = 110/180 - 110/180 simplified gives 11/18
- So, 2/18 + 10/20 = 11/18
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