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Add 20/18 and 15/10

1st number: 1 2/18, 2nd number: 1 5/10

20/18 + 15/10 is 47/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    20/18 = 20 × 5/18 × 5 = 100/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    15/10 = 15 × 9/10 × 9 = 135/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/90 + 135/90 = 100 + 135/90 = 235/90
  5. 235/90 simplified gives 47/18
  6. So, 20/18 + 15/10 = 47/18
    In mixed form: 211/18

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