Add 20/9 and 14/72
1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 14/72
20/9 + 14/72 is 29/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
20/9 = 20 × 8/9 × 8 = 160/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
14/72 = 14 × 1/72 × 1 = 14/72 - Add the two like fractions:
160/72 + 14/72 = 160 + 14/72 = 174/72 - 174/72 simplified gives 29/12
- So, 20/9 + 14/72 = 29/12
In mixed form: 25/12
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