Add 40/18 and 36/20
1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 1 16/20
40/18 + 36/20 is 181/45.
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,
40/18 = 40 × 10/18 × 10 = 400/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
36/20 = 36 × 9/20 × 9 = 324/180 - Add the two like fractions:
400/180 + 324/180 = 400 + 324/180 = 724/180 - 724/180 simplified gives 181/45
- So, 40/18 + 36/20 = 181/45
In mixed form: 41/45
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