Add 20/16 and 9/90
1st number: 1 4/16, 2nd number: 9/90
20/16 + 9/90 is 27/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
20/16 = 20 × 45/16 × 45 = 900/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
9/90 = 9 × 8/90 × 8 = 72/720 - Add the two like fractions:
900/720 + 72/720 = 900 + 72/720 = 972/720 - 972/720 simplified gives 27/20
- So, 20/16 + 9/90 = 27/20
In mixed form: 17/20
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