Add 9/20 and 10/9
1st number: 9/20, 2nd number: 1 1/9
9/20 + 10/9 is 281/180.
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,
9/20 = 9 × 9/20 × 9 = 81/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
10/9 = 10 × 20/9 × 20 = 200/180 - Add the two like fractions:
81/180 + 200/180 = 81 + 200/180 = 281/180 - So, 9/20 + 10/9 = 281/180
In mixed form: 1101/180
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