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Add 8/20 and 50/9

1st number: 8/20, 2nd number: 5 5/9

8/20 + 50/9 is 268/45.

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,
    50/9 = 50 × 20/9 × 20 = 1000/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/180 + 1000/180 = 72 + 1000/180 = 1072/180
  5. 1072/180 simplified gives 268/45
  6. So, 8/20 + 50/9 = 268/45
    In mixed form: 543/45

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