Add 20/9 and 56/5
1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 11 1/5
20/9 + 56/5 is 604/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
20/9 = 20 × 5/9 × 5 = 100/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
56/5 = 56 × 9/5 × 9 = 504/45 - Add the two like fractions:
100/45 + 504/45 = 100 + 504/45 = 604/45 - So, 20/9 + 56/5 = 604/45
In mixed form: 1319/45
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