Add 20/28 and 84/90
20/28 + 84/90 is 173/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 90 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
20/28 = 20 × 45/28 × 45 = 900/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
84/90 = 84 × 14/90 × 14 = 1176/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
900/1260 + 1176/1260 = 900 + 1176/1260 = 2076/1260 - 2076/1260 simplified gives 173/105
- So, 20/28 + 84/90 = 173/105
In mixed form: 168/105
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 40/28+84/90 20/56+84/90 60/28+84/90 20/84+84/90