Add 20/18 and 16/90
1st number: 1 2/18, 2nd number: 16/90
20/18 + 16/90 is 58/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
20/18 = 20 × 5/18 × 5 = 100/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
16/90 = 16 × 1/90 × 1 = 16/90 - Add the two like fractions:
100/90 + 16/90 = 100 + 16/90 = 116/90 - 116/90 simplified gives 58/45
- So, 20/18 + 16/90 = 58/45
In mixed form: 113/45
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