Add 21/20 and 9/18
1st number: 1 1/20, 2nd number: 9/18
21/20 + 9/18 is 31/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
21/20 = 21 × 9/20 × 9 = 189/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
9/18 = 9 × 10/18 × 10 = 90/180 - Add the two like fractions:
189/180 + 90/180 = 189 + 90/180 = 279/180 - 279/180 simplified gives 31/20
- So, 21/20 + 9/18 = 31/20
In mixed form: 111/20
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