Add 9/6 and 20/40
1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 20/40
9/6 + 20/40 is 2/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
9/6 = 9 × 20/6 × 20 = 180/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
20/40 = 20 × 3/40 × 3 = 60/120 - Add the two like fractions:
180/120 + 60/120 = 180 + 60/120 = 240/120 - 240/120 simplified gives 2/1
- So, 9/6 + 20/40 = 2/1
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