Add 3/18 and 80/20
1st number: 3/18, 2nd number: 4 0/20
3/18 + 80/20 is 25/6.
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,
80/20 = 80 × 9/20 × 9 = 720/180 - Add the two like fractions:
30/180 + 720/180 = 30 + 720/180 = 750/180 - 750/180 simplified gives 25/6
- So, 3/18 + 80/20 = 25/6
In mixed form: 41/6
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