Add 20/18 and 21/30
1st number: 1 2/18, 2nd number: 21/30
20/18 + 21/30 is 163/90.
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,
21/30 = 21 × 3/30 × 3 = 63/90 - Add the two like fractions:
100/90 + 63/90 = 100 + 63/90 = 163/90 - So, 20/18 + 21/30 = 163/90
In mixed form: 173/90
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