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Add 5/20 and 90/18

1st number: 5/20, 2nd number: 5 0/18

5/20 + 90/18 is 21/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 18 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    5/20 = 5 × 9/20 × 9 = 45/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    90/18 = 90 × 10/18 × 10 = 900/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/180 + 900/180 = 45 + 900/180 = 945/180
  5. 945/180 simplified gives 21/4
  6. So, 5/20 + 90/18 = 21/4
    In mixed form: 51/4

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