Add 80/20 and 30/9
1st number: 4 0/20, 2nd number: 3 3/9
80/20 + 30/9 is 22/3.
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,
80/20 = 80 × 9/20 × 9 = 720/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
30/9 = 30 × 20/9 × 20 = 600/180 - Add the two like fractions:
720/180 + 600/180 = 720 + 600/180 = 1320/180 - 1320/180 simplified gives 22/3
- So, 80/20 + 30/9 = 22/3
In mixed form: 71/3
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