Add 14/9 and 3/20
1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 3/20
14/9 + 3/20 is 307/180.
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,
14/9 = 14 × 20/9 × 20 = 280/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
3/20 = 3 × 9/20 × 9 = 27/180 - Add the two like fractions:
280/180 + 27/180 = 280 + 27/180 = 307/180 - So, 14/9 + 3/20 = 307/180
In mixed form: 1127/180
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