Add 20/25 and 16/9
1st number: 20/25, 2nd number: 1 7/9
20/25 + 16/9 is 116/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
20/25 = 20 × 9/25 × 9 = 180/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
16/9 = 16 × 25/9 × 25 = 400/225 - Add the two like fractions:
180/225 + 400/225 = 180 + 400/225 = 580/225 - 580/225 simplified gives 116/45
- So, 20/25 + 16/9 = 116/45
In mixed form: 226/45
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