Add 9/20 and 21/90
9/20 + 21/90 is 41/60.
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,
9/20 = 9 × 9/20 × 9 = 81/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
21/90 = 21 × 2/90 × 2 = 42/180 - Add the two like fractions:
81/180 + 42/180 = 81 + 42/180 = 123/180 - 123/180 simplified gives 41/60
- So, 9/20 + 21/90 = 41/60
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