Add 30/20 and 4/18
1st number: 1 10/20, 2nd number: 4/18
30/20 + 4/18 is 31/18.
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,
30/20 = 30 × 9/20 × 9 = 270/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
4/18 = 4 × 10/18 × 10 = 40/180 - Add the two like fractions:
270/180 + 40/180 = 270 + 40/180 = 310/180 - 310/180 simplified gives 31/18
- So, 30/20 + 4/18 = 31/18
In mixed form: 113/18
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