Add 1/20 and 14/9
1st number: 1/20, 2nd number: 1 5/9
1/20 + 14/9 is 289/180.
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,
1/20 = 1 × 9/20 × 9 = 9/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
14/9 = 14 × 20/9 × 20 = 280/180 - Add the two like fractions:
9/180 + 280/180 = 9 + 280/180 = 289/180 - So, 1/20 + 14/9 = 289/180
In mixed form: 1109/180
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