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Add 20/90 and 40/9

1st number: 20/90, 2nd number: 4 4/9

20/90 + 40/9 is 14/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 9 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    20/90 = 20 × 1/90 × 1 = 20/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    40/9 = 40 × 10/9 × 10 = 400/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/90 + 400/90 = 20 + 400/90 = 420/90
  5. 420/90 simplified gives 14/3
  6. So, 20/90 + 40/9 = 14/3
    In mixed form: 42/3

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