Add 4/90 and 96/20
1st number: 4/90, 2nd number: 4 16/20
4/90 + 96/20 is 218/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
4/90 = 4 × 2/90 × 2 = 8/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
96/20 = 96 × 9/20 × 9 = 864/180 - Add the two like fractions:
8/180 + 864/180 = 8 + 864/180 = 872/180 - 872/180 simplified gives 218/45
- So, 4/90 + 96/20 = 218/45
In mixed form: 438/45
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