Add 1/9 and 25/20
1st number: 1/9, 2nd number: 1 5/20
1/9 + 25/20 is 49/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
1/9 = 1 × 20/9 × 20 = 20/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
25/20 = 25 × 9/20 × 9 = 225/180 - Add the two like fractions:
20/180 + 225/180 = 20 + 225/180 = 245/180 - 245/180 simplified gives 49/36
- So, 1/9 + 25/20 = 49/36
In mixed form: 113/36
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