Add 20/18 and 40/75
1st number: 1 2/18, 2nd number: 40/75
20/18 + 40/75 is 74/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 75 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 75 × 6 = 450,
40/75 = 40 × 6/75 × 6 = 240/450 - Add the two like fractions:
500/450 + 240/450 = 500 + 240/450 = 740/450 - 740/450 simplified gives 74/45
- So, 20/18 + 40/75 = 74/45
In mixed form: 129/45
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