Add 20/6 and 8/90
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 8/90
20/6 + 8/90 is 154/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
20/6 = 20 × 15/6 × 15 = 300/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
8/90 = 8 × 1/90 × 1 = 8/90 - Add the two like fractions:
300/90 + 8/90 = 300 + 8/90 = 308/90 - 308/90 simplified gives 154/45
- So, 20/6 + 8/90 = 154/45
In mixed form: 319/45
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