Add 42/9 and 81/20
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 4 1/20
42/9 + 81/20 is 523/60.
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,
42/9 = 42 × 20/9 × 20 = 840/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
81/20 = 81 × 9/20 × 9 = 729/180 - Add the two like fractions:
840/180 + 729/180 = 840 + 729/180 = 1569/180 - 1569/180 simplified gives 523/60
- So, 42/9 + 81/20 = 523/60
In mixed form: 843/60
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