Add 20/4 and 7/9
1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 7/9
20/4 + 7/9 is 52/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
20/4 = 20 × 9/4 × 9 = 180/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
7/9 = 7 × 4/9 × 4 = 28/36 - Add the two like fractions:
180/36 + 28/36 = 180 + 28/36 = 208/36 - 208/36 simplified gives 52/9
- So, 20/4 + 7/9 = 52/9
In mixed form: 57/9
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