Add 24/20 and 1/18
1st number: 1 4/20, 2nd number: 1/18
24/20 + 1/18 is 113/90.
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,
24/20 = 24 × 9/20 × 9 = 216/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
1/18 = 1 × 10/18 × 10 = 10/180 - Add the two like fractions:
216/180 + 10/180 = 216 + 10/180 = 226/180 - 226/180 simplified gives 113/90
- So, 24/20 + 1/18 = 113/90
In mixed form: 123/90
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