Add 20/18 and 2/3
1st number: 1 2/18, 2nd number: 2/3
20/18 + 2/3 is 16/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 3 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
20/18 = 20 × 1/18 × 1 = 20/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
2/3 = 2 × 6/3 × 6 = 12/18 - Add the two like fractions:
20/18 + 12/18 = 20 + 12/18 = 32/18 - 32/18 simplified gives 16/9
- So, 20/18 + 2/3 = 16/9
In mixed form: 17/9
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