Add 10/20 and 3/45
10/20 + 3/45 is 17/30.
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,
10/20 = 10 × 9/20 × 9 = 90/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
3/45 = 3 × 4/45 × 4 = 12/180 - Add the two like fractions:
90/180 + 12/180 = 90 + 12/180 = 102/180 - 102/180 simplified gives 17/30
- So, 10/20 + 3/45 = 17/30
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