Add 20/9 and 42/40
1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 1 2/40
20/9 + 42/40 is 589/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
20/9 = 20 × 40/9 × 40 = 800/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
42/40 = 42 × 9/40 × 9 = 378/360 - Add the two like fractions:
800/360 + 378/360 = 800 + 378/360 = 1178/360 - 1178/360 simplified gives 589/180
- So, 20/9 + 42/40 = 589/180
In mixed form: 349/180
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