Add 2/20 and 14/9
1st number: 2/20, 2nd number: 1 5/9
2/20 + 14/9 is 149/90.
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,
2/20 = 2 × 9/20 × 9 = 18/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
14/9 = 14 × 20/9 × 20 = 280/180 - Add the two like fractions:
18/180 + 280/180 = 18 + 280/180 = 298/180 - 298/180 simplified gives 149/90
- So, 2/20 + 14/9 = 149/90
In mixed form: 159/90
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