Add 2/9 and 56/20
1st number: 2/9, 2nd number: 2 16/20
2/9 + 56/20 is 136/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
2/9 = 2 × 20/9 × 20 = 40/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
56/20 = 56 × 9/20 × 9 = 504/180 - Add the two like fractions:
40/180 + 504/180 = 40 + 504/180 = 544/180 - 544/180 simplified gives 136/45
- So, 2/9 + 56/20 = 136/45
In mixed form: 31/45
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