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Add 6/20 and 72/18

1st number: 6/20, 2nd number: 4 0/18

6/20 + 72/18 is 43/10.

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,
    6/20 = 6 × 9/20 × 9 = 54/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    72/18 = 72 × 10/18 × 10 = 720/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/180 + 720/180 = 54 + 720/180 = 774/180
  5. 774/180 simplified gives 43/10
  6. So, 6/20 + 72/18 = 43/10
    In mixed form: 43/10

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