Add 20/90 and 49/75
20/90 + 49/75 is 197/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 75 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
20/90 = 20 × 5/90 × 5 = 100/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
49/75 = 49 × 6/75 × 6 = 294/450 - Add the two like fractions:
100/450 + 294/450 = 100 + 294/450 = 394/450 - 394/450 simplified gives 197/225
- So, 20/90 + 49/75 = 197/225
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