Add 1/20 and 24/90
1/20 + 24/90 is 19/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
1/20 = 1 × 9/20 × 9 = 9/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
24/90 = 24 × 2/90 × 2 = 48/180 - Add the two like fractions:
9/180 + 48/180 = 9 + 48/180 = 57/180 - 57/180 simplified gives 19/60
- So, 1/20 + 24/90 = 19/60
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