Add 20/10 and 6/9
1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 6/9
20/10 + 6/9 is 8/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
20/10 = 20 × 9/10 × 9 = 180/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
6/9 = 6 × 10/9 × 10 = 60/90 - Add the two like fractions:
180/90 + 60/90 = 180 + 60/90 = 240/90 - 240/90 simplified gives 8/3
- So, 20/10 + 6/9 = 8/3
In mixed form: 22/3
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