Add 20/9 and 9/25
1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 9/25
20/9 + 9/25 is 581/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
20/9 = 20 × 25/9 × 25 = 500/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
9/25 = 9 × 9/25 × 9 = 81/225 - Add the two like fractions:
500/225 + 81/225 = 500 + 81/225 = 581/225 - So, 20/9 + 9/25 = 581/225
In mixed form: 2131/225
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