Add 80/20 and 8/18
1st number: 4 0/20, 2nd number: 8/18
80/20 + 8/18 is 40/9.
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,
8/18 = 8 × 10/18 × 10 = 80/180 - Add the two like fractions:
720/180 + 80/180 = 720 + 80/180 = 800/180 - 800/180 simplified gives 40/9
- So, 80/20 + 8/18 = 40/9
In mixed form: 44/9
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