Add 16/20 and 50/9
1st number: 16/20, 2nd number: 5 5/9
16/20 + 50/9 is 286/45.
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,
16/20 = 16 × 9/20 × 9 = 144/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
50/9 = 50 × 20/9 × 20 = 1000/180 - Add the two like fractions:
144/180 + 1000/180 = 144 + 1000/180 = 1144/180 - 1144/180 simplified gives 286/45
- So, 16/20 + 50/9 = 286/45
In mixed form: 616/45
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