Add 20/5 and 30/9
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 3 3/9
20/5 + 30/9 is 22/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
20/5 = 20 × 9/5 × 9 = 180/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
30/9 = 30 × 5/9 × 5 = 150/45 - Add the two like fractions:
180/45 + 150/45 = 180 + 150/45 = 330/45 - 330/45 simplified gives 22/3
- So, 20/5 + 30/9 = 22/3
In mixed form: 71/3
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