Add 80/20 and 6/18
1st number: 4 0/20, 2nd number: 6/18
80/20 + 6/18 is 13/3.
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,
80/20 = 80 × 9/20 × 9 = 720/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
6/18 = 6 × 10/18 × 10 = 60/180 - Add the two like fractions:
720/180 + 60/180 = 720 + 60/180 = 780/180 - 780/180 simplified gives 13/3
- So, 80/20 + 6/18 = 13/3
In mixed form: 41/3
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