Add 20/9 and 35/15
1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 2 5/15
20/9 + 35/15 is 41/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
20/9 = 20 × 5/9 × 5 = 100/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
35/15 = 35 × 3/15 × 3 = 105/45 - Add the two like fractions:
100/45 + 105/45 = 100 + 105/45 = 205/45 - 205/45 simplified gives 41/9
- So, 20/9 + 35/15 = 41/9
In mixed form: 45/9
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