Add 90/20 and 5/9
1st number: 4 10/20, 2nd number: 5/9
90/20 + 5/9 is 91/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 9 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 9 × 20 = 180,
5/9 = 5 × 20/9 × 20 = 100/180 - Add the two like fractions:
810/180 + 100/180 = 810 + 100/180 = 910/180 - 910/180 simplified gives 91/18
- So, 90/20 + 5/9 = 91/18
In mixed form: 51/18
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