Add 96/20 and 80/90
1st number: 4 16/20, 2nd number: 80/90
96/20 + 80/90 is 256/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
96/20 = 96 × 9/20 × 9 = 864/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
80/90 = 80 × 2/90 × 2 = 160/180 - Add the two like fractions:
864/180 + 160/180 = 864 + 160/180 = 1024/180 - 1024/180 simplified gives 256/45
- So, 96/20 + 80/90 = 256/45
In mixed form: 531/45
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