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Add 20/9 and 42/30

1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 1 12/30

20/9 + 42/30 is 163/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    20/9 = 20 × 10/9 × 10 = 200/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    42/30 = 42 × 3/30 × 3 = 126/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/90 + 126/90 = 200 + 126/90 = 326/90
  5. 326/90 simplified gives 163/45
  6. So, 20/9 + 42/30 = 163/45
    In mixed form: 328/45

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