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Add 90/18 and 63/20

1st number: 5 0/18, 2nd number: 3 3/20

90/18 + 63/20 is 163/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 20 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    90/18 = 90 × 10/18 × 10 = 900/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    63/20 = 63 × 9/20 × 9 = 567/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/180 + 567/180 = 900 + 567/180 = 1467/180
  5. 1467/180 simplified gives 163/20
  6. So, 90/18 + 63/20 = 163/20
    In mixed form: 83/20

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