Add 4/20 and 27/90
4/20 + 27/90 is 1/2.
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,
27/90 = 27 × 2/90 × 2 = 54/180 - Add the two like fractions:
36/180 + 54/180 = 36 + 54/180 = 90/180 - 90/180 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 4/20 + 27/90 = 1/2
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