Add 84/20 and 32/90
1st number: 4 4/20, 2nd number: 32/90
84/20 + 32/90 is 41/9.
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,
84/20 = 84 × 9/20 × 9 = 756/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
32/90 = 32 × 2/90 × 2 = 64/180 - Add the two like fractions:
756/180 + 64/180 = 756 + 64/180 = 820/180 - 820/180 simplified gives 41/9
- So, 84/20 + 32/90 = 41/9
In mixed form: 45/9
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