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Add 20/9 and 8/45

1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 8/45

20/9 + 8/45 is 12/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    20/9 = 20 × 5/9 × 5 = 100/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    8/45 = 8 × 1/45 × 1 = 8/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/45 + 8/45 = 100 + 8/45 = 108/45
  5. 108/45 simplified gives 12/5
  6. So, 20/9 + 8/45 = 12/5
    In mixed form: 22/5

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