Add 12/9 and 16/20
1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 16/20
12/9 + 16/20 is 32/15.
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,
12/9 = 12 × 20/9 × 20 = 240/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
16/20 = 16 × 9/20 × 9 = 144/180 - Add the two like fractions:
240/180 + 144/180 = 240 + 144/180 = 384/180 - 384/180 simplified gives 32/15
- So, 12/9 + 16/20 = 32/15
In mixed form: 22/15
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