Add 7/20 and 21/9
1st number: 7/20, 2nd number: 2 3/9
7/20 + 21/9 is 161/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
7/20 = 7 × 9/20 × 9 = 63/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
21/9 = 21 × 20/9 × 20 = 420/180 - Add the two like fractions:
63/180 + 420/180 = 63 + 420/180 = 483/180 - 483/180 simplified gives 161/60
- So, 7/20 + 21/9 = 161/60
In mixed form: 241/60
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