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Add 5/9 and 8/20

5/9 + 8/20 is 43/45.

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,
    8/20 = 8 × 9/20 × 9 = 72/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/180 + 72/180 = 100 + 72/180 = 172/180
  5. 172/180 simplified gives 43/45
  6. So, 5/9 + 8/20 = 43/45

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