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Add 20/18 and 40/12

1st number: 1 2/18, 2nd number: 3 4/12

20/18 + 40/12 is 40/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    20/18 = 20 × 2/18 × 2 = 40/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    40/12 = 40 × 3/12 × 3 = 120/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/36 + 120/36 = 40 + 120/36 = 160/36
  5. 160/36 simplified gives 40/9
  6. So, 20/18 + 40/12 = 40/9
    In mixed form: 44/9

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