Add 5/10 and 18/20
5/10 + 18/20 is 7/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 20 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
5/10 = 5 × 2/10 × 2 = 10/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
18/20 = 18 × 1/20 × 1 = 18/20 - Add the two like fractions:
10/20 + 18/20 = 10 + 18/20 = 28/20 - 28/20 simplified gives 7/5
- So, 5/10 + 18/20 = 7/5
In mixed form: 12/5
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