Add 20/9 and 5/20
1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 5/20
20/9 + 5/20 is 89/36.
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,
20/9 = 20 × 20/9 × 20 = 400/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
5/20 = 5 × 9/20 × 9 = 45/180 - Add the two like fractions:
400/180 + 45/180 = 400 + 45/180 = 445/180 - 445/180 simplified gives 89/36
- So, 20/9 + 5/20 = 89/36
In mixed form: 217/36
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