Add 12/9 and 20/5
1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 4 0/5
12/9 + 20/5 is 16/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
12/9 = 12 × 5/9 × 5 = 60/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
20/5 = 20 × 9/5 × 9 = 180/45 - Add the two like fractions:
60/45 + 180/45 = 60 + 180/45 = 240/45 - 240/45 simplified gives 16/3
- So, 12/9 + 20/5 = 16/3
In mixed form: 51/3
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