Add 15/20 and 50/9
1st number: 15/20, 2nd number: 5 5/9
15/20 + 50/9 is 227/36.
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,
15/20 = 15 × 9/20 × 9 = 135/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
50/9 = 50 × 20/9 × 20 = 1000/180 - Add the two like fractions:
135/180 + 1000/180 = 135 + 1000/180 = 1135/180 - 1135/180 simplified gives 227/36
- So, 15/20 + 50/9 = 227/36
In mixed form: 611/36
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