Add 42/5 and 20/18
1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 1 2/18
42/5 + 20/18 is 428/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
42/5 = 42 × 18/5 × 18 = 756/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
20/18 = 20 × 5/18 × 5 = 100/90 - Add the two like fractions:
756/90 + 100/90 = 756 + 100/90 = 856/90 - 856/90 simplified gives 428/45
- So, 42/5 + 20/18 = 428/45
In mixed form: 923/45
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