Add 2/90 and 49/20
1st number: 2/90, 2nd number: 2 9/20
2/90 + 49/20 is 89/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
2/90 = 2 × 2/90 × 2 = 4/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
49/20 = 49 × 9/20 × 9 = 441/180 - Add the two like fractions:
4/180 + 441/180 = 4 + 441/180 = 445/180 - 445/180 simplified gives 89/36
- So, 2/90 + 49/20 = 89/36
In mixed form: 217/36
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