Add 20/6 and 5/45
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 5/45
20/6 + 5/45 is 31/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
20/6 = 20 × 15/6 × 15 = 300/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
5/45 = 5 × 2/45 × 2 = 10/90 - Add the two like fractions:
300/90 + 10/90 = 300 + 10/90 = 310/90 - 310/90 simplified gives 31/9
- So, 20/6 + 5/45 = 31/9
In mixed form: 34/9
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