Add 2/18 and 7/20
2/18 + 7/20 is 83/180.
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,
7/20 = 7 × 9/20 × 9 = 63/180 - Add the two like fractions:
20/180 + 63/180 = 20 + 63/180 = 83/180 - So, 2/18 + 7/20 = 83/180
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