Add 63/18 and 12/20
1st number: 3 9/18, 2nd number: 12/20
63/18 + 12/20 is 41/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
63/18 = 63 × 10/18 × 10 = 630/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
12/20 = 12 × 9/20 × 9 = 108/180 - Add the two like fractions:
630/180 + 108/180 = 630 + 108/180 = 738/180 - 738/180 simplified gives 41/10
- So, 63/18 + 12/20 = 41/10
In mixed form: 41/10
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