Add 70/18 and 4/20
1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 4/20
70/18 + 4/20 is 184/45.
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,
70/18 = 70 × 10/18 × 10 = 700/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
4/20 = 4 × 9/20 × 9 = 36/180 - Add the two like fractions:
700/180 + 36/180 = 700 + 36/180 = 736/180 - 736/180 simplified gives 184/45
- So, 70/18 + 4/20 = 184/45
In mixed form: 44/45
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