Add 15/20 and 40/90
15/20 + 40/90 is 43/36.
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,
15/20 = 15 × 9/20 × 9 = 135/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
40/90 = 40 × 2/90 × 2 = 80/180 - Add the two like fractions:
135/180 + 80/180 = 135 + 80/180 = 215/180 - 215/180 simplified gives 43/36
- So, 15/20 + 40/90 = 43/36
In mixed form: 17/36
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