Add 80/20 and 54/90
1st number: 4 0/20, 2nd number: 54/90
80/20 + 54/90 is 23/5.
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,
54/90 = 54 × 2/90 × 2 = 108/180 - Add the two like fractions:
720/180 + 108/180 = 720 + 108/180 = 828/180 - 828/180 simplified gives 23/5
- So, 80/20 + 54/90 = 23/5
In mixed form: 43/5
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