Add 2/45 and 8/20
2/45 + 8/20 is 4/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
2/45 = 2 × 4/45 × 4 = 8/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
8/20 = 8 × 9/20 × 9 = 72/180 - Add the two like fractions:
8/180 + 72/180 = 8 + 72/180 = 80/180 - 80/180 simplified gives 4/9
- So, 2/45 + 8/20 = 4/9
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