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Add 20/9 and 25/20

1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 1 5/20

20/9 + 25/20 is 125/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 20 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    20/9 = 20 × 20/9 × 20 = 400/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    25/20 = 25 × 9/20 × 9 = 225/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/180 + 225/180 = 400 + 225/180 = 625/180
  5. 625/180 simplified gives 125/36
  6. So, 20/9 + 25/20 = 125/36
    In mixed form: 317/36

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