Add 20/9 and 35/30
1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 1 5/30
20/9 + 35/30 is 61/18.
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,
35/30 = 35 × 3/30 × 3 = 105/90 - Add the two like fractions:
200/90 + 105/90 = 200 + 105/90 = 305/90 - 305/90 simplified gives 61/18
- So, 20/9 + 35/30 = 61/18
In mixed form: 37/18
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