Add 90/20 and 5/6
1st number: 4 10/20, 2nd number: 5/6
90/20 + 5/6 is 16/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 6 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
90/20 = 90 × 3/20 × 3 = 270/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
5/6 = 5 × 10/6 × 10 = 50/60 - Add the two like fractions:
270/60 + 50/60 = 270 + 50/60 = 320/60 - 320/60 simplified gives 16/3
- So, 90/20 + 5/6 = 16/3
In mixed form: 51/3
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