Add 5/9 and 32/20
1st number: 5/9, 2nd number: 1 12/20
5/9 + 32/20 is 97/45.
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,
5/9 = 5 × 20/9 × 20 = 100/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
32/20 = 32 × 9/20 × 9 = 288/180 - Add the two like fractions:
100/180 + 288/180 = 100 + 288/180 = 388/180 - 388/180 simplified gives 97/45
- So, 5/9 + 32/20 = 97/45
In mixed form: 27/45
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