Add 20/9 and 32/90
1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 32/90
20/9 + 32/90 is 116/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
20/9 = 20 × 10/9 × 10 = 200/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
32/90 = 32 × 1/90 × 1 = 32/90 - Add the two like fractions:
200/90 + 32/90 = 200 + 32/90 = 232/90 - 232/90 simplified gives 116/45
- So, 20/9 + 32/90 = 116/45
In mixed form: 226/45
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