Add 20/18 and 1/20
1st number: 1 2/18, 2nd number: 1/20
20/18 + 1/20 is 209/180.
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,
20/18 = 20 × 10/18 × 10 = 200/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
1/20 = 1 × 9/20 × 9 = 9/180 - Add the two like fractions:
200/180 + 9/180 = 200 + 9/180 = 209/180 - So, 20/18 + 1/20 = 209/180
In mixed form: 129/180
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