Add 7/18 and 14/20
7/18 + 14/20 is 49/45.
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,
7/18 = 7 × 10/18 × 10 = 70/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
14/20 = 14 × 9/20 × 9 = 126/180 - Add the two like fractions:
70/180 + 126/180 = 70 + 126/180 = 196/180 - 196/180 simplified gives 49/45
- So, 7/18 + 14/20 = 49/45
In mixed form: 14/45
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