Add 7/20 and 28/18
1st number: 7/20, 2nd number: 1 10/18
7/20 + 28/18 is 343/180.
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,
7/20 = 7 × 9/20 × 9 = 63/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
28/18 = 28 × 10/18 × 10 = 280/180 - Add the two like fractions:
63/180 + 280/180 = 63 + 280/180 = 343/180 - So, 7/20 + 28/18 = 343/180
In mixed form: 1163/180
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