Add 6/5 and 20/90
1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 20/90
6/5 + 20/90 is 64/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
6/5 = 6 × 18/5 × 18 = 108/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
20/90 = 20 × 1/90 × 1 = 20/90 - Add the two like fractions:
108/90 + 20/90 = 108 + 20/90 = 128/90 - 128/90 simplified gives 64/45
- So, 6/5 + 20/90 = 64/45
In mixed form: 119/45
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