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Add 20/4 and 5/9

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

20/4 + 5/9 is 50/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 9 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    20/4 = 20 × 9/4 × 9 = 180/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    5/9 = 5 × 4/9 × 4 = 20/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/36 + 20/36 = 180 + 20/36 = 200/36
  5. 200/36 simplified gives 50/9
  6. So, 20/4 + 5/9 = 50/9
    In mixed form: 55/9

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