Add 9/90 and 16/20
9/90 + 16/20 is 9/10.
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,
9/90 = 9 × 2/90 × 2 = 18/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
16/20 = 16 × 9/20 × 9 = 144/180 - Add the two like fractions:
18/180 + 144/180 = 18 + 144/180 = 162/180 - 162/180 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 9/90 + 16/20 = 9/10
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