Add 4/20 and 15/90
4/20 + 15/90 is 11/30.
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,
4/20 = 4 × 9/20 × 9 = 36/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
15/90 = 15 × 2/90 × 2 = 30/180 - Add the two like fractions:
36/180 + 30/180 = 36 + 30/180 = 66/180 - 66/180 simplified gives 11/30
- So, 4/20 + 15/90 = 11/30
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