Add 20/9 and 18/35
1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 18/35
20/9 + 18/35 is 862/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
20/9 = 20 × 35/9 × 35 = 700/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
18/35 = 18 × 9/35 × 9 = 162/315 - Add the two like fractions:
700/315 + 162/315 = 700 + 162/315 = 862/315 - So, 20/9 + 18/35 = 862/315
In mixed form: 2232/315
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