Add 20/90 and 8/9
20/90 + 8/9 is 10/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
20/90 = 20 × 1/90 × 1 = 20/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
8/9 = 8 × 10/9 × 10 = 80/90 - Add the two like fractions:
20/90 + 80/90 = 20 + 80/90 = 100/90 - 100/90 simplified gives 10/9
- So, 20/90 + 8/9 = 10/9
In mixed form: 11/9
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