Add 8/4 and 20/90
1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 20/90
8/4 + 20/90 is 20/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
8/4 = 8 × 45/4 × 45 = 360/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
20/90 = 20 × 2/90 × 2 = 40/180 - Add the two like fractions:
360/180 + 40/180 = 360 + 40/180 = 400/180 - 400/180 simplified gives 20/9
- So, 8/4 + 20/90 = 20/9
In mixed form: 22/9
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