Add 20/28 and 1/18
20/28 + 1/18 is 97/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 18 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
20/28 = 20 × 9/28 × 9 = 180/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
1/18 = 1 × 14/18 × 14 = 14/252 - Add the two like fractions:
180/252 + 14/252 = 180 + 14/252 = 194/252 - 194/252 simplified gives 97/126
- So, 20/28 + 1/18 = 97/126
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