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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    8/20 = 8 × 9/20 × 9 = 72/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    42/9 = 42 × 20/9 × 20 = 840/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/180 + 840/180 = 72 + 840/180 = 912/180
  5. 912/180 simplified gives 76/15
  6. So, 8/20 + 42/9 = 76/15
    In mixed form: 51/15

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