Add 2/20 and 40/9
1st number: 2/20, 2nd number: 4 4/9
2/20 + 40/9 is 409/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
2/20 = 2 × 9/20 × 9 = 18/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
40/9 = 40 × 20/9 × 20 = 800/180 - Add the two like fractions:
18/180 + 800/180 = 18 + 800/180 = 818/180 - 818/180 simplified gives 409/90
- So, 2/20 + 40/9 = 409/90
In mixed form: 449/90
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