Add 8/20 and 42/9
1st number: 8/20, 2nd number: 4 6/9
8/20 + 42/9 is 76/15.
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,
42/9 = 42 × 20/9 × 20 = 840/180 - Add the two like fractions:
72/180 + 840/180 = 72 + 840/180 = 912/180 - 912/180 simplified gives 76/15
- So, 8/20 + 42/9 = 76/15
In mixed form: 51/15
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