Add 20/18 and 5/30
1st number: 1 2/18, 2nd number: 5/30
20/18 + 5/30 is 23/18.
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,
5/30 = 5 × 3/30 × 3 = 15/90 - Add the two like fractions:
100/90 + 15/90 = 100 + 15/90 = 115/90 - 115/90 simplified gives 23/18
- So, 20/18 + 5/30 = 23/18
In mixed form: 15/18
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