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Add 80/20 and 2/18

1st number: 4 0/20, 2nd number: 2/18

80/20 + 2/18 is 37/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    80/20 = 80 × 9/20 × 9 = 720/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    2/18 = 2 × 10/18 × 10 = 20/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/180 + 20/180 = 720 + 20/180 = 740/180
  5. 740/180 simplified gives 37/9
  6. So, 80/20 + 2/18 = 37/9
    In mixed form: 41/9

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