Add 10/90 and 20/75
10/90 + 20/75 is 17/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 75 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
10/90 = 10 × 5/90 × 5 = 50/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
20/75 = 20 × 6/75 × 6 = 120/450 - Add the two like fractions:
50/450 + 120/450 = 50 + 120/450 = 170/450 - 170/450 simplified gives 17/45
- So, 10/90 + 20/75 = 17/45
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