Add 96/18 and 18/20
1st number: 5 6/18, 2nd number: 18/20
96/18 + 18/20 is 187/30.
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,
96/18 = 96 × 10/18 × 10 = 960/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
18/20 = 18 × 9/20 × 9 = 162/180 - Add the two like fractions:
960/180 + 162/180 = 960 + 162/180 = 1122/180 - 1122/180 simplified gives 187/30
- So, 96/18 + 18/20 = 187/30
In mixed form: 67/30
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