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Add 20/18 and 35/5

1st number: 1 2/18, 2nd number: 7 0/5

20/18 + 35/5 is 73/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 5 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    20/18 = 20 × 5/18 × 5 = 100/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    35/5 = 35 × 18/5 × 18 = 630/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/90 + 630/90 = 100 + 630/90 = 730/90
  5. 730/90 simplified gives 73/9
  6. So, 20/18 + 35/5 = 73/9
    In mixed form: 81/9

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