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Add 20/18 and 60/10

1st number: 1 2/18, 2nd number: 6 0/10

20/18 + 60/10 is 64/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 10 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 10 × 9 = 90,
    60/10 = 60 × 9/10 × 9 = 540/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/90 + 540/90 = 100 + 540/90 = 640/90
  5. 640/90 simplified gives 64/9
  6. So, 20/18 + 60/10 = 64/9
    In mixed form: 71/9

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