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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    40/20 = 40 × 9/20 × 9 = 360/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    1/18 = 1 × 10/18 × 10 = 10/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/180 + 10/180 = 360 + 10/180 = 370/180
  5. 370/180 simplified gives 37/18
  6. So, 40/20 + 1/18 = 37/18
    In mixed form: 21/18

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