Add 2/9 and 75/20
1st number: 2/9, 2nd number: 3 15/20
2/9 + 75/20 is 143/36.
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,
75/20 = 75 × 9/20 × 9 = 675/180 - Add the two like fractions:
40/180 + 675/180 = 40 + 675/180 = 715/180 - 715/180 simplified gives 143/36
- So, 2/9 + 75/20 = 143/36
In mixed form: 335/36
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