Add 28/20 and 6/90
1st number: 1 8/20, 2nd number: 6/90
28/20 + 6/90 is 22/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
28/20 = 28 × 9/20 × 9 = 252/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
6/90 = 6 × 2/90 × 2 = 12/180 - Add the two like fractions:
252/180 + 12/180 = 252 + 12/180 = 264/180 - 264/180 simplified gives 22/15
- So, 28/20 + 6/90 = 22/15
In mixed form: 17/15
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