Add 20/90 and 6/60
20/90 + 6/60 is 29/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
20/90 = 20 × 2/90 × 2 = 40/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
6/60 = 6 × 3/60 × 3 = 18/180 - Add the two like fractions:
40/180 + 18/180 = 40 + 18/180 = 58/180 - 58/180 simplified gives 29/90
- So, 20/90 + 6/60 = 29/90
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