Add 45/20 and 6/90
1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 6/90
45/20 + 6/90 is 139/60.
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,
45/20 = 45 × 9/20 × 9 = 405/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
6/90 = 6 × 2/90 × 2 = 12/180 - Add the two like fractions:
405/180 + 12/180 = 405 + 12/180 = 417/180 - 417/180 simplified gives 139/60
- So, 45/20 + 6/90 = 139/60
In mixed form: 219/60
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