Add 6/9 and 5/20
6/9 + 5/20 is 11/12.
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,
6/9 = 6 × 20/9 × 20 = 120/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
5/20 = 5 × 9/20 × 9 = 45/180 - Add the two like fractions:
120/180 + 45/180 = 120 + 45/180 = 165/180 - 165/180 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 6/9 + 5/20 = 11/12
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