Add 1/20 and 40/9
1st number: 1/20, 2nd number: 4 4/9
1/20 + 40/9 is 809/180.
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,
40/9 = 40 × 20/9 × 20 = 800/180 - Add the two like fractions:
9/180 + 800/180 = 9 + 800/180 = 809/180 - So, 1/20 + 40/9 = 809/180
In mixed form: 489/180
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