Add 6/20 and 21/90
6/20 + 21/90 is 8/15.
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,
6/20 = 6 × 9/20 × 9 = 54/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
21/90 = 21 × 2/90 × 2 = 42/180 - Add the two like fractions:
54/180 + 42/180 = 54 + 42/180 = 96/180 - 96/180 simplified gives 8/15
- So, 6/20 + 21/90 = 8/15
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