Add 20/18 and 16/30
1st number: 1 2/18, 2nd number: 16/30
20/18 + 16/30 is 74/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
20/18 = 20 × 5/18 × 5 = 100/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
16/30 = 16 × 3/30 × 3 = 48/90 - Add the two like fractions:
100/90 + 48/90 = 100 + 48/90 = 148/90 - 148/90 simplified gives 74/45
- So, 20/18 + 16/30 = 74/45
In mixed form: 129/45
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