Add 80/18 and 6/20
1st number: 4 8/18, 2nd number: 6/20
80/18 + 6/20 is 427/90.
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,
80/18 = 80 × 10/18 × 10 = 800/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
6/20 = 6 × 9/20 × 9 = 54/180 - Add the two like fractions:
800/180 + 54/180 = 800 + 54/180 = 854/180 - 854/180 simplified gives 427/90
- So, 80/18 + 6/20 = 427/90
In mixed form: 467/90
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