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Add 20/2 and 49/9

1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 5 4/9

20/2 + 49/9 is 139/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 9 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
    20/2 = 20 × 9/2 × 9 = 180/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    49/9 = 49 × 2/9 × 2 = 98/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/18 + 98/18 = 180 + 98/18 = 278/18
  5. 278/18 simplified gives 139/9
  6. So, 20/2 + 49/9 = 139/9
    In mixed form: 154/9

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