Add 30/20 and 16/9
1st number: 1 10/20, 2nd number: 1 7/9
30/20 + 16/9 is 59/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
30/20 = 30 × 9/20 × 9 = 270/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
16/9 = 16 × 20/9 × 20 = 320/180 - Add the two like fractions:
270/180 + 320/180 = 270 + 320/180 = 590/180 - 590/180 simplified gives 59/18
- So, 30/20 + 16/9 = 59/18
In mixed form: 35/18
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