Add 20/9 and 3/30
1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 3/30
20/9 + 3/30 is 209/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
20/9 = 20 × 10/9 × 10 = 200/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
3/30 = 3 × 3/30 × 3 = 9/90 - Add the two like fractions:
200/90 + 9/90 = 200 + 9/90 = 209/90 - So, 20/9 + 3/30 = 209/90
In mixed form: 229/90
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