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Add 20/5 and 8/18

1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 8/18

20/5 + 8/18 is 40/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    20/5 = 20 × 18/5 × 18 = 360/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    8/18 = 8 × 5/18 × 5 = 40/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/90 + 40/90 = 360 + 40/90 = 400/90
  5. 400/90 simplified gives 40/9
  6. So, 20/5 + 8/18 = 40/9
    In mixed form: 44/9

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