Add 9/18 and 64/20
1st number: 9/18, 2nd number: 3 4/20
9/18 + 64/20 is 37/10.
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,
9/18 = 9 × 10/18 × 10 = 90/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
64/20 = 64 × 9/20 × 9 = 576/180 - Add the two like fractions:
90/180 + 576/180 = 90 + 576/180 = 666/180 - 666/180 simplified gives 37/10
- So, 9/18 + 64/20 = 37/10
In mixed form: 37/10
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