Add 20/18 and 15/24
1st number: 1 2/18, 2nd number: 15/24
20/18 + 15/24 is 125/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
20/18 = 20 × 4/18 × 4 = 80/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
15/24 = 15 × 3/24 × 3 = 45/72 - Add the two like fractions:
80/72 + 45/72 = 80 + 45/72 = 125/72 - So, 20/18 + 15/24 = 125/72
In mixed form: 153/72
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