Add 2/84 and 20/90
2/84 + 20/90 is 31/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 90 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
2/84 = 2 × 15/84 × 15 = 30/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
20/90 = 20 × 14/90 × 14 = 280/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
30/1260 + 280/1260 = 30 + 280/1260 = 310/1260 - 310/1260 simplified gives 31/126
- So, 2/84 + 20/90 = 31/126
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