Add 75/18 and 8/20
1st number: 4 3/18, 2nd number: 8/20
75/18 + 8/20 is 137/30.
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,
75/18 = 75 × 10/18 × 10 = 750/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
8/20 = 8 × 9/20 × 9 = 72/180 - Add the two like fractions:
750/180 + 72/180 = 750 + 72/180 = 822/180 - 822/180 simplified gives 137/30
- So, 75/18 + 8/20 = 137/30
In mixed form: 417/30
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