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Add 5/20 and 5/18

5/20 + 5/18 is 19/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    5/20 = 5 × 9/20 × 9 = 45/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    5/18 = 5 × 10/18 × 10 = 50/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/180 + 50/180 = 45 + 50/180 = 95/180
  5. 95/180 simplified gives 19/36
  6. So, 5/20 + 5/18 = 19/36

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