Add 20/9 and 16/25
1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 16/25
20/9 + 16/25 is 644/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
20/9 = 20 × 25/9 × 25 = 500/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
16/25 = 16 × 9/25 × 9 = 144/225 - Add the two like fractions:
500/225 + 144/225 = 500 + 144/225 = 644/225 - So, 20/9 + 16/25 = 644/225
In mixed form: 2194/225
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