Add 2/20 and 63/45
1st number: 2/20, 2nd number: 1 18/45
2/20 + 63/45 is 3/2.
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,
2/20 = 2 × 9/20 × 9 = 18/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
63/45 = 63 × 4/45 × 4 = 252/180 - Add the two like fractions:
18/180 + 252/180 = 18 + 252/180 = 270/180 - 270/180 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 2/20 + 63/45 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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