Add 7/20 and 18/36
7/20 + 18/36 is 17/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
7/20 = 7 × 9/20 × 9 = 63/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
18/36 = 18 × 5/36 × 5 = 90/180 - Add the two like fractions:
63/180 + 90/180 = 63 + 90/180 = 153/180 - 153/180 simplified gives 17/20
- So, 7/20 + 18/36 = 17/20
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