Add 81/20 and 3/18
1st number: 4 1/20, 2nd number: 3/18
81/20 + 3/18 is 253/60.
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,
81/20 = 81 × 9/20 × 9 = 729/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
3/18 = 3 × 10/18 × 10 = 30/180 - Add the two like fractions:
729/180 + 30/180 = 729 + 30/180 = 759/180 - 759/180 simplified gives 253/60
- So, 81/20 + 3/18 = 253/60
In mixed form: 413/60
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