Add 35/20 and 5/9
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 5/9
35/20 + 5/9 is 83/36.
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,
35/20 = 35 × 9/20 × 9 = 315/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
5/9 = 5 × 20/9 × 20 = 100/180 - Add the two like fractions:
315/180 + 100/180 = 315 + 100/180 = 415/180 - 415/180 simplified gives 83/36
- So, 35/20 + 5/9 = 83/36
In mixed form: 211/36
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