Add 3/18 and 8/20
3/18 + 8/20 is 17/30.
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,
8/20 = 8 × 9/20 × 9 = 72/180 - Add the two like fractions:
30/180 + 72/180 = 30 + 72/180 = 102/180 - 102/180 simplified gives 17/30
- So, 3/18 + 8/20 = 17/30
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