Add 20/28 and 8/18
20/28 + 8/18 is 73/63.
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,
8/18 = 8 × 14/18 × 14 = 112/252 - Add the two like fractions:
180/252 + 112/252 = 180 + 112/252 = 292/252 - 292/252 simplified gives 73/63
- So, 20/28 + 8/18 = 73/63
In mixed form: 110/63
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