Add 9/90 and 2/20
9/90 + 2/20 is 1/5.
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,
2/20 = 2 × 9/20 × 9 = 18/180 - Add the two like fractions:
18/180 + 18/180 = 18 + 18/180 = 36/180 - 36/180 simplified gives 1/5
- So, 9/90 + 2/20 = 1/5
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