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Add 20/9 and 1/8

1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 1/8

20/9 + 1/8 is 169/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 8 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    20/9 = 20 × 8/9 × 8 = 160/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    1/8 = 1 × 9/8 × 9 = 9/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/72 + 9/72 = 160 + 9/72 = 169/72
  5. So, 20/9 + 1/8 = 169/72
    In mixed form: 225/72

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