Add 20/30 and 32/90
20/30 + 32/90 is 46/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
20/30 = 20 × 3/30 × 3 = 60/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
32/90 = 32 × 1/90 × 1 = 32/90 - Add the two like fractions:
60/90 + 32/90 = 60 + 32/90 = 92/90 - 92/90 simplified gives 46/45
- So, 20/30 + 32/90 = 46/45
In mixed form: 11/45
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