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Add 9/4 and 3/5

1st number: 2 1/4, 2nd number: 3/5

9/4 + 3/5 is 57/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 5 is 20

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
    9/4 = 9 × 5/4 × 5 = 45/20
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
    3/5 = 3 × 4/5 × 4 = 12/20
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/20 + 12/20 = 45 + 12/20 = 57/20
  5. So, 9/4 + 3/5 = 57/20
    In mixed form: 217/20

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