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Add 6/9 and 42/20

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

6/9 + 42/20 is 83/30.

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,
    6/9 = 6 × 20/9 × 20 = 120/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    42/20 = 42 × 9/20 × 9 = 378/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/180 + 378/180 = 120 + 378/180 = 498/180
  5. 498/180 simplified gives 83/30
  6. So, 6/9 + 42/20 = 83/30
    In mixed form: 223/30

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