Add 9/72 and 20/9
1st number: 9/72, 2nd number: 2 2/9
9/72 + 20/9 is 169/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
9/72 = 9 × 1/72 × 1 = 9/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
20/9 = 20 × 8/9 × 8 = 160/72 - Add the two like fractions:
9/72 + 160/72 = 9 + 160/72 = 169/72 - So, 9/72 + 20/9 = 169/72
In mixed form: 225/72
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