Add 6/20 and 2/18
6/20 + 2/18 is 37/90.
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,
2/18 = 2 × 10/18 × 10 = 20/180 - Add the two like fractions:
54/180 + 20/180 = 54 + 20/180 = 74/180 - 74/180 simplified gives 37/90
- So, 6/20 + 2/18 = 37/90
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