Add 20/9 and 6/72
1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 6/72
20/9 + 6/72 is 83/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
20/9 = 20 × 8/9 × 8 = 160/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
6/72 = 6 × 1/72 × 1 = 6/72 - Add the two like fractions:
160/72 + 6/72 = 160 + 6/72 = 166/72 - 166/72 simplified gives 83/36
- So, 20/9 + 6/72 = 83/36
In mixed form: 211/36
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