Add 90/20 and 28/45
1st number: 4 10/20, 2nd number: 28/45
90/20 + 28/45 is 461/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
90/20 = 90 × 9/20 × 9 = 810/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
28/45 = 28 × 4/45 × 4 = 112/180 - Add the two like fractions:
810/180 + 112/180 = 810 + 112/180 = 922/180 - 922/180 simplified gives 461/90
- So, 90/20 + 28/45 = 461/90
In mixed form: 511/90
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