Add 32/20 and 49/9
1st number: 1 12/20, 2nd number: 5 4/9
32/20 + 49/9 is 317/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
32/20 = 32 × 9/20 × 9 = 288/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
49/9 = 49 × 20/9 × 20 = 980/180 - Add the two like fractions:
288/180 + 980/180 = 288 + 980/180 = 1268/180 - 1268/180 simplified gives 317/45
- So, 32/20 + 49/9 = 317/45
In mixed form: 72/45
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