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Add 2/9 and 40/20

1st number: 2/9, 2nd number: 2 0/20

2/9 + 40/20 is 20/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    2/9 = 2 × 20/9 × 20 = 40/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    40/20 = 40 × 9/20 × 9 = 360/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/180 + 360/180 = 40 + 360/180 = 400/180
  5. 400/180 simplified gives 20/9
  6. So, 2/9 + 40/20 = 20/9
    In mixed form: 22/9

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