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Add 90/9 and 9/20

1st number: 10 0/9, 2nd number: 9/20

90/9 + 9/20 is 209/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 20 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    90/9 = 90 × 20/9 × 20 = 1800/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    9/20 = 9 × 9/20 × 9 = 81/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/180 + 81/180 = 1800 + 81/180 = 1881/180
  5. 1881/180 simplified gives 209/20
  6. So, 90/9 + 9/20 = 209/20
    In mixed form: 109/20

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