Add 20/18 and 7/45
1st number: 1 2/18, 2nd number: 7/45
20/18 + 7/45 is 19/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 45 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 45 × 2 = 90,
7/45 = 7 × 2/45 × 2 = 14/90 - Add the two like fractions:
100/90 + 14/90 = 100 + 14/90 = 114/90 - 114/90 simplified gives 19/15
- So, 20/18 + 7/45 = 19/15
In mixed form: 14/15
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