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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

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

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