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Add 6/20 and 72/9

1st number: 6/20, 2nd number: 8 0/9

6/20 + 72/9 is 83/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 9 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    6/20 = 6 × 9/20 × 9 = 54/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    72/9 = 72 × 20/9 × 20 = 1440/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/180 + 1440/180 = 54 + 1440/180 = 1494/180
  5. 1494/180 simplified gives 83/10
  6. So, 6/20 + 72/9 = 83/10
    In mixed form: 83/10

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