Add 8/20 and 42/18
1st number: 8/20, 2nd number: 2 6/18
8/20 + 42/18 is 41/15.
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,
42/18 = 42 × 10/18 × 10 = 420/180 - Add the two like fractions:
72/180 + 420/180 = 72 + 420/180 = 492/180 - 492/180 simplified gives 41/15
- So, 8/20 + 42/18 = 41/15
In mixed form: 211/15
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