Add 6/20 and 1/18
6/20 + 1/18 is 16/45.
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,
6/20 = 6 × 9/20 × 9 = 54/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
1/18 = 1 × 10/18 × 10 = 10/180 - Add the two like fractions:
54/180 + 10/180 = 54 + 10/180 = 64/180 - 64/180 simplified gives 16/45
- So, 6/20 + 1/18 = 16/45
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