Add 80/90 and 20/45
80/90 + 20/45 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
80/90 = 80 × 1/90 × 1 = 80/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
20/45 = 20 × 2/45 × 2 = 40/90 - Add the two like fractions:
80/90 + 40/90 = 80 + 40/90 = 120/90 - 120/90 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 80/90 + 20/45 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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