Add 20/25 and 50/9
1st number: 20/25, 2nd number: 5 5/9
20/25 + 50/9 is 286/45.
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,
50/9 = 50 × 25/9 × 25 = 1250/225 - Add the two like fractions:
180/225 + 1250/225 = 180 + 1250/225 = 1430/225 - 1430/225 simplified gives 286/45
- So, 20/25 + 50/9 = 286/45
In mixed form: 616/45
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