Add 20/60 and 50/9
1st number: 20/60, 2nd number: 5 5/9
20/60 + 50/9 is 53/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
20/60 = 20 × 3/60 × 3 = 60/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
50/9 = 50 × 20/9 × 20 = 1000/180 - Add the two like fractions:
60/180 + 1000/180 = 60 + 1000/180 = 1060/180 - 1060/180 simplified gives 53/9
- So, 20/60 + 50/9 = 53/9
In mixed form: 58/9
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