Add 20/18 and 27/12
1st number: 1 2/18, 2nd number: 2 3/12
20/18 + 27/12 is 121/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
20/18 = 20 × 2/18 × 2 = 40/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
27/12 = 27 × 3/12 × 3 = 81/36 - Add the two like fractions:
40/36 + 81/36 = 40 + 81/36 = 121/36 - So, 20/18 + 27/12 = 121/36
In mixed form: 313/36
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