Add 5/20 and 10/90
5/20 + 10/90 is 13/36.
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,
5/20 = 5 × 9/20 × 9 = 45/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
10/90 = 10 × 2/90 × 2 = 20/180 - Add the two like fractions:
45/180 + 20/180 = 45 + 20/180 = 65/180 - 65/180 simplified gives 13/36
- So, 5/20 + 10/90 = 13/36
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