Add 20/5 and 8/9
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 8/9
20/5 + 8/9 is 44/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
20/5 = 20 × 9/5 × 9 = 180/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
8/9 = 8 × 5/9 × 5 = 40/45 - Add the two like fractions:
180/45 + 40/45 = 180 + 40/45 = 220/45 - 220/45 simplified gives 44/9
- So, 20/5 + 8/9 = 44/9
In mixed form: 48/9
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