Add 5/90 and 20/14
1st number: 5/90, 2nd number: 1 6/14
5/90 + 20/14 is 187/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 14 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
5/90 = 5 × 7/90 × 7 = 35/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
20/14 = 20 × 45/14 × 45 = 900/630 - Add the two like fractions:
35/630 + 900/630 = 35 + 900/630 = 935/630 - 935/630 simplified gives 187/126
- So, 5/90 + 20/14 = 187/126
In mixed form: 161/126
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