Add 7/9 and 40/20
1st number: 7/9, 2nd number: 2 0/20
7/9 + 40/20 is 25/9.
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,
40/20 = 40 × 9/20 × 9 = 360/180 - Add the two like fractions:
140/180 + 360/180 = 140 + 360/180 = 500/180 - 500/180 simplified gives 25/9
- So, 7/9 + 40/20 = 25/9
In mixed form: 27/9
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