Add 4/5 and 81/90
4/5 + 81/90 is 17/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
4/5 = 4 × 18/5 × 18 = 72/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
81/90 = 81 × 1/90 × 1 = 81/90 - Add the two like fractions:
72/90 + 81/90 = 72 + 81/90 = 153/90 - 153/90 simplified gives 17/10
- So, 4/5 + 81/90 = 17/10
In mixed form: 17/10
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