Add 20/90 and 90/28
1st number: 20/90, 2nd number: 3 6/28
20/90 + 90/28 is 433/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 28 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
20/90 = 20 × 14/90 × 14 = 280/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
90/28 = 90 × 45/28 × 45 = 4050/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
280/1260 + 4050/1260 = 280 + 4050/1260 = 4330/1260 - 4330/1260 simplified gives 433/126
- So, 20/90 + 90/28 = 433/126
In mixed form: 355/126
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