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Add 20/18 and 18/60

1st number: 1 2/18, 2nd number: 18/60

20/18 + 18/60 is 127/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    20/18 = 20 × 10/18 × 10 = 200/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    18/60 = 18 × 3/60 × 3 = 54/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/180 + 54/180 = 200 + 54/180 = 254/180
  5. 254/180 simplified gives 127/90
  6. So, 20/18 + 18/60 = 127/90
    In mixed form: 137/90

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