Add 7/9 and 16/20
7/9 + 16/20 is 71/45.
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,
7/9 = 7 × 20/9 × 20 = 140/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
16/20 = 16 × 9/20 × 9 = 144/180 - Add the two like fractions:
140/180 + 144/180 = 140 + 144/180 = 284/180 - 284/180 simplified gives 71/45
- So, 7/9 + 16/20 = 71/45
In mixed form: 126/45
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