Add 20/9 and 16/10
1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 1 6/10
20/9 + 16/10 is 172/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
20/9 = 20 × 10/9 × 10 = 200/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
16/10 = 16 × 9/10 × 9 = 144/90 - Add the two like fractions:
200/90 + 144/90 = 200 + 144/90 = 344/90 - 344/90 simplified gives 172/45
- So, 20/9 + 16/10 = 172/45
In mixed form: 337/45
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