Add 6/20 and 98/90
1st number: 6/20, 2nd number: 1 8/90
6/20 + 98/90 is 25/18.
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,
98/90 = 98 × 2/90 × 2 = 196/180 - Add the two like fractions:
54/180 + 196/180 = 54 + 196/180 = 250/180 - 250/180 simplified gives 25/18
- So, 6/20 + 98/90 = 25/18
In mixed form: 17/18
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