Add 3/20 and 90/9
1st number: 3/20, 2nd number: 10 0/9
3/20 + 90/9 is 203/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
3/20 = 3 × 9/20 × 9 = 27/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
90/9 = 90 × 20/9 × 20 = 1800/180 - Add the two like fractions:
27/180 + 1800/180 = 27 + 1800/180 = 1827/180 - 1827/180 simplified gives 203/20
- So, 3/20 + 90/9 = 203/20
In mixed form: 103/20
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