Add 9/7 and 16/20
1st number: 1 2/7, 2nd number: 16/20
9/7 + 16/20 is 73/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
9/7 = 9 × 20/7 × 20 = 180/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
16/20 = 16 × 7/20 × 7 = 112/140 - Add the two like fractions:
180/140 + 112/140 = 180 + 112/140 = 292/140 - 292/140 simplified gives 73/35
- So, 9/7 + 16/20 = 73/35
In mixed form: 23/35
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