Add 5/9 and 20/16
1st number: 5/9, 2nd number: 1 4/16
5/9 + 20/16 is 65/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
5/9 = 5 × 16/9 × 16 = 80/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
20/16 = 20 × 9/16 × 9 = 180/144 - Add the two like fractions:
80/144 + 180/144 = 80 + 180/144 = 260/144 - 260/144 simplified gives 65/36
- So, 5/9 + 20/16 = 65/36
In mixed form: 129/36
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