Add 80/20 and 14/90
1st number: 4 0/20, 2nd number: 14/90
80/20 + 14/90 is 187/45.
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,
80/20 = 80 × 9/20 × 9 = 720/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
14/90 = 14 × 2/90 × 2 = 28/180 - Add the two like fractions:
720/180 + 28/180 = 720 + 28/180 = 748/180 - 748/180 simplified gives 187/45
- So, 80/20 + 14/90 = 187/45
In mixed form: 47/45
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