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Add 9/20 and 16/9

1st number: 9/20, 2nd number: 1 7/9

9/20 + 16/9 is 401/180.

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,
    9/20 = 9 × 9/20 × 9 = 81/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    16/9 = 16 × 20/9 × 20 = 320/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/180 + 320/180 = 81 + 320/180 = 401/180
  5. So, 9/20 + 16/9 = 401/180
    In mixed form: 241/180

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