Add 1/20 and 84/90
1/20 + 84/90 is 59/60.
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,
84/90 = 84 × 2/90 × 2 = 168/180 - Add the two like fractions:
9/180 + 168/180 = 9 + 168/180 = 177/180 - 177/180 simplified gives 59/60
- So, 1/20 + 84/90 = 59/60
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