Add 6/18 and 20/90
6/18 + 20/90 is 5/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
6/18 = 6 × 5/18 × 5 = 30/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
20/90 = 20 × 1/90 × 1 = 20/90 - Add the two like fractions:
30/90 + 20/90 = 30 + 20/90 = 50/90 - 50/90 simplified gives 5/9
- So, 6/18 + 20/90 = 5/9
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