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Add 5/9 and 20/5

1st number: 5/9, 2nd number: 4 0/5

5/9 + 20/5 is 41/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 5 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    5/9 = 5 × 5/9 × 5 = 25/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    20/5 = 20 × 9/5 × 9 = 180/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/45 + 180/45 = 25 + 180/45 = 205/45
  5. 205/45 simplified gives 41/9
  6. So, 5/9 + 20/5 = 41/9
    In mixed form: 45/9

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