Add 10/20 and 4/9
10/20 + 4/9 is 17/18.
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,
10/20 = 10 × 9/20 × 9 = 90/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
4/9 = 4 × 20/9 × 20 = 80/180 - Add the two like fractions:
90/180 + 80/180 = 90 + 80/180 = 170/180 - 170/180 simplified gives 17/18
- So, 10/20 + 4/9 = 17/18
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