Add 8/20 and 12/18
8/20 + 12/18 is 16/15.
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,
8/20 = 8 × 9/20 × 9 = 72/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
12/18 = 12 × 10/18 × 10 = 120/180 - Add the two like fractions:
72/180 + 120/180 = 72 + 120/180 = 192/180 - 192/180 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 8/20 + 12/18 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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