Add 10/90 and 20/8
1st number: 10/90, 2nd number: 2 4/8
10/90 + 20/8 is 47/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
10/90 = 10 × 4/90 × 4 = 40/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
20/8 = 20 × 45/8 × 45 = 900/360 - Add the two like fractions:
40/360 + 900/360 = 40 + 900/360 = 940/360 - 940/360 simplified gives 47/18
- So, 10/90 + 20/8 = 47/18
In mixed form: 211/18
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