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Add 7/20 and 2/90

7/20 + 2/90 is 67/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    7/20 = 7 × 9/20 × 9 = 63/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    2/90 = 2 × 2/90 × 2 = 4/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/180 + 4/180 = 63 + 4/180 = 67/180
  5. So, 7/20 + 2/90 = 67/180

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