Add 20/18 and 20/25
1st number: 1 2/18, 2nd number: 20/25
20/18 + 20/25 is 86/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 25 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
20/18 = 20 × 25/18 × 25 = 500/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
20/25 = 20 × 18/25 × 18 = 360/450 - Add the two like fractions:
500/450 + 360/450 = 500 + 360/450 = 860/450 - 860/450 simplified gives 86/45
- So, 20/18 + 20/25 = 86/45
In mixed form: 141/45
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