Add 20/9 and 9/16
1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 9/16
20/9 + 9/16 is 401/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
20/9 = 20 × 16/9 × 16 = 320/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
9/16 = 9 × 9/16 × 9 = 81/144 - Add the two like fractions:
320/144 + 81/144 = 320 + 81/144 = 401/144 - So, 20/9 + 9/16 = 401/144
In mixed form: 2113/144
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