Add 32/9 and 50/20
1st number: 3 5/9, 2nd number: 2 10/20
32/9 + 50/20 is 109/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
32/9 = 32 × 20/9 × 20 = 640/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
50/20 = 50 × 9/20 × 9 = 450/180 - Add the two like fractions:
640/180 + 450/180 = 640 + 450/180 = 1090/180 - 1090/180 simplified gives 109/18
- So, 32/9 + 50/20 = 109/18
In mixed form: 61/18
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