Add 9/20 and 18/72
9/20 + 18/72 is 7/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
9/20 = 9 × 18/20 × 18 = 162/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
18/72 = 18 × 5/72 × 5 = 90/360 - Add the two like fractions:
162/360 + 90/360 = 162 + 90/360 = 252/360 - 252/360 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 9/20 + 18/72 = 7/10
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