Add 6/9 and 20/36
6/9 + 20/36 is 11/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
6/9 = 6 × 4/9 × 4 = 24/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
20/36 = 20 × 1/36 × 1 = 20/36 - Add the two like fractions:
24/36 + 20/36 = 24 + 20/36 = 44/36 - 44/36 simplified gives 11/9
- So, 6/9 + 20/36 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9
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