Add 3/18 and 24/20
1st number: 3/18, 2nd number: 1 4/20
3/18 + 24/20 is 41/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
3/18 = 3 × 10/18 × 10 = 30/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
24/20 = 24 × 9/20 × 9 = 216/180 - Add the two like fractions:
30/180 + 216/180 = 30 + 216/180 = 246/180 - 246/180 simplified gives 41/30
- So, 3/18 + 24/20 = 41/30
In mixed form: 111/30
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