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Add 90/9 and 50/20

1st number: 10 0/9, 2nd number: 2 10/20

90/9 + 50/20 is 25/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 20 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    90/9 = 90 × 20/9 × 20 = 1800/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    50/20 = 50 × 9/20 × 9 = 450/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/180 + 450/180 = 1800 + 450/180 = 2250/180
  5. 2250/180 simplified gives 25/2
  6. So, 90/9 + 50/20 = 25/2
    In mixed form: 121/2

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