Add 8/20 and 16/9
1st number: 8/20, 2nd number: 1 7/9
8/20 + 16/9 is 98/45.
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,
8/20 = 8 × 9/20 × 9 = 72/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
16/9 = 16 × 20/9 × 20 = 320/180 - Add the two like fractions:
72/180 + 320/180 = 72 + 320/180 = 392/180 - 392/180 simplified gives 98/45
- So, 8/20 + 16/9 = 98/45
In mixed form: 28/45
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