Add 42/20 and 9/18
1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 9/18
42/20 + 9/18 is 13/5.
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,
42/20 = 42 × 9/20 × 9 = 378/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
9/18 = 9 × 10/18 × 10 = 90/180 - Add the two like fractions:
378/180 + 90/180 = 378 + 90/180 = 468/180 - 468/180 simplified gives 13/5
- So, 42/20 + 9/18 = 13/5
In mixed form: 23/5
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