Add 14/9 and 35/20
1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 1 15/20
14/9 + 35/20 is 119/36.
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,
14/9 = 14 × 20/9 × 20 = 280/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
35/20 = 35 × 9/20 × 9 = 315/180 - Add the two like fractions:
280/180 + 315/180 = 280 + 315/180 = 595/180 - 595/180 simplified gives 119/36
- So, 14/9 + 35/20 = 119/36
In mixed form: 311/36
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