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Add 20/18 and 7/5

1st number: 1 2/18, 2nd number: 1 2/5

20/18 + 7/5 is 113/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 5 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 5 × 18 = 90,
    7/5 = 7 × 18/5 × 18 = 126/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/90 + 126/90 = 100 + 126/90 = 226/90
  5. 226/90 simplified gives 113/45
  6. So, 20/18 + 7/5 = 113/45
    In mixed form: 223/45

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