Add 20/45 and 9/15
20/45 + 9/15 is 47/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
20/45 = 20 × 1/45 × 1 = 20/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
9/15 = 9 × 3/15 × 3 = 27/45 - Add the two like fractions:
20/45 + 27/45 = 20 + 27/45 = 47/45 - So, 20/45 + 9/15 = 47/45
In mixed form: 12/45
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