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Add 10/20 and 7/9

10/20 + 7/9 is 23/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    10/20 = 10 × 9/20 × 9 = 90/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    7/9 = 7 × 20/9 × 20 = 140/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/180 + 140/180 = 90 + 140/180 = 230/180
  5. 230/180 simplified gives 23/18
  6. So, 10/20 + 7/9 = 23/18
    In mixed form: 15/18

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