Add 16/9 and 20/4
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 5 0/4
16/9 + 20/4 is 61/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 4 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
16/9 = 16 × 4/9 × 4 = 64/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
20/4 = 20 × 9/4 × 9 = 180/36 - Add the two like fractions:
64/36 + 180/36 = 64 + 180/36 = 244/36 - 244/36 simplified gives 61/9
- So, 16/9 + 20/4 = 61/9
In mixed form: 67/9
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