Add 5/20 and 40/9
1st number: 5/20, 2nd number: 4 4/9
5/20 + 40/9 is 169/36.
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,
5/20 = 5 × 9/20 × 9 = 45/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
40/9 = 40 × 20/9 × 20 = 800/180 - Add the two like fractions:
45/180 + 800/180 = 45 + 800/180 = 845/180 - 845/180 simplified gives 169/36
- So, 5/20 + 40/9 = 169/36
In mixed form: 425/36
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