Add 20/50 and 4/90
20/50 + 4/90 is 4/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
20/50 = 20 × 9/50 × 9 = 180/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
4/90 = 4 × 5/90 × 5 = 20/450 - Add the two like fractions:
180/450 + 20/450 = 180 + 20/450 = 200/450 - 200/450 simplified gives 4/9
- So, 20/50 + 4/90 = 4/9
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