Add 16/9 and 36/20
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 1 16/20
16/9 + 36/20 is 161/45.
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,
16/9 = 16 × 20/9 × 20 = 320/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
36/20 = 36 × 9/20 × 9 = 324/180 - Add the two like fractions:
320/180 + 324/180 = 320 + 324/180 = 644/180 - 644/180 simplified gives 161/45
- So, 16/9 + 36/20 = 161/45
In mixed form: 326/45
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