Add 56/20 and 2/18
1st number: 2 16/20, 2nd number: 2/18
56/20 + 2/18 is 131/45.
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,
56/20 = 56 × 9/20 × 9 = 504/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
2/18 = 2 × 10/18 × 10 = 20/180 - Add the two like fractions:
504/180 + 20/180 = 504 + 20/180 = 524/180 - 524/180 simplified gives 131/45
- So, 56/20 + 2/18 = 131/45
In mixed form: 241/45
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