Add 4/2 and 20/80
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 20/80
4/2 + 20/80 is 9/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
4/2 = 4 × 40/2 × 40 = 160/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
20/80 = 20 × 1/80 × 1 = 20/80 - Add the two like fractions:
160/80 + 20/80 = 160 + 20/80 = 180/80 - 180/80 simplified gives 9/4
- So, 4/2 + 20/80 = 9/4
In mixed form: 21/4
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