Add 5/20 and 12/18
5/20 + 12/18 is 11/12.
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,
5/20 = 5 × 9/20 × 9 = 45/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
12/18 = 12 × 10/18 × 10 = 120/180 - Add the two like fractions:
45/180 + 120/180 = 45 + 120/180 = 165/180 - 165/180 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 5/20 + 12/18 = 11/12
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