Add 4/9 and 20/30
4/9 + 20/30 is 10/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
4/9 = 4 × 10/9 × 10 = 40/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
20/30 = 20 × 3/30 × 3 = 60/90 - Add the two like fractions:
40/90 + 60/90 = 40 + 60/90 = 100/90 - 100/90 simplified gives 10/9
- So, 4/9 + 20/30 = 10/9
In mixed form: 11/9
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