Add 14/20 and 12/90
14/20 + 12/90 is 5/6.
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,
14/20 = 14 × 9/20 × 9 = 126/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
12/90 = 12 × 2/90 × 2 = 24/180 - Add the two like fractions:
126/180 + 24/180 = 126 + 24/180 = 150/180 - 150/180 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 14/20 + 12/90 = 5/6
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