Add 40/90 and 6/20
40/90 + 6/20 is 67/90.
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,
40/90 = 40 × 2/90 × 2 = 80/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
6/20 = 6 × 9/20 × 9 = 54/180 - Add the two like fractions:
80/180 + 54/180 = 80 + 54/180 = 134/180 - 134/180 simplified gives 67/90
- So, 40/90 + 6/20 = 67/90
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