Add 56/9 and 28/20
1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 1 8/20
56/9 + 28/20 is 343/45.
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,
56/9 = 56 × 20/9 × 20 = 1120/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
28/20 = 28 × 9/20 × 9 = 252/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/180 + 252/180 = 1120 + 252/180 = 1372/180 - 1372/180 simplified gives 343/45
- So, 56/9 + 28/20 = 343/45
In mixed form: 728/45
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