Add 20/90 and 60/75
20/90 + 60/75 is 46/45.
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,
60/75 = 60 × 6/75 × 6 = 360/450 - Add the two like fractions:
100/450 + 360/450 = 100 + 360/450 = 460/450 - 460/450 simplified gives 46/45
- So, 20/90 + 60/75 = 46/45
In mixed form: 11/45
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