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Add 20/18 and 16/9

1st number: 1 2/18, 2nd number: 1 7/9

20/18 + 16/9 is 26/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 9 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    20/18 = 20 × 1/18 × 1 = 20/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    16/9 = 16 × 2/9 × 2 = 32/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/18 + 32/18 = 20 + 32/18 = 52/18
  5. 52/18 simplified gives 26/9
  6. So, 20/18 + 16/9 = 26/9
    In mixed form: 28/9

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