Add 84/90 and 6/20
84/90 + 6/20 is 37/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
84/90 = 84 × 2/90 × 2 = 168/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
6/20 = 6 × 9/20 × 9 = 54/180 - Add the two like fractions:
168/180 + 54/180 = 168 + 54/180 = 222/180 - 222/180 simplified gives 37/30
- So, 84/90 + 6/20 = 37/30
In mixed form: 17/30
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