Add 1/9 and 20/90
1/9 + 20/90 is 1/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
1/9 = 1 × 10/9 × 10 = 10/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
20/90 = 20 × 1/90 × 1 = 20/90 - Add the two like fractions:
10/90 + 20/90 = 10 + 20/90 = 30/90 - 30/90 simplified gives 1/3
- So, 1/9 + 20/90 = 1/3
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