Add 20/8 and 14/9
1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 1 5/9
20/8 + 14/9 is 73/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
20/8 = 20 × 9/8 × 9 = 180/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
14/9 = 14 × 8/9 × 8 = 112/72 - Add the two like fractions:
180/72 + 112/72 = 180 + 112/72 = 292/72 - 292/72 simplified gives 73/18
- So, 20/8 + 14/9 = 73/18
In mixed form: 41/18
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