Add 40/20 and 1/18
1st number: 2 0/20, 2nd number: 1/18
40/20 + 1/18 is 37/18.
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,
40/20 = 40 × 9/20 × 9 = 360/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
1/18 = 1 × 10/18 × 10 = 10/180 - Add the two like fractions:
360/180 + 10/180 = 360 + 10/180 = 370/180 - 370/180 simplified gives 37/18
- So, 40/20 + 1/18 = 37/18
In mixed form: 21/18
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