Add 1/90 and 42/20
1st number: 1/90, 2nd number: 2 2/20
1/90 + 42/20 is 19/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
1/90 = 1 × 2/90 × 2 = 2/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
42/20 = 42 × 9/20 × 9 = 378/180 - Add the two like fractions:
2/180 + 378/180 = 2 + 378/180 = 380/180 - 380/180 simplified gives 19/9
- So, 1/90 + 42/20 = 19/9
In mixed form: 21/9
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