Add 42/18 and 14/20
1st number: 2 6/18, 2nd number: 14/20
42/18 + 14/20 is 91/30.
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,
42/18 = 42 × 10/18 × 10 = 420/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
14/20 = 14 × 9/20 × 9 = 126/180 - Add the two like fractions:
420/180 + 126/180 = 420 + 126/180 = 546/180 - 546/180 simplified gives 91/30
- So, 42/18 + 14/20 = 91/30
In mixed form: 31/30
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