Add 5/20 and 5/9
5/20 + 5/9 is 29/36.
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,
5/20 = 5 × 9/20 × 9 = 45/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
5/9 = 5 × 20/9 × 20 = 100/180 - Add the two like fractions:
45/180 + 100/180 = 45 + 100/180 = 145/180 - 145/180 simplified gives 29/36
- So, 5/20 + 5/9 = 29/36
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