Add 4/20 and 10/45
4/20 + 10/45 is 19/45.
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,
4/20 = 4 × 9/20 × 9 = 36/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
10/45 = 10 × 4/45 × 4 = 40/180 - Add the two like fractions:
36/180 + 40/180 = 36 + 40/180 = 76/180 - 76/180 simplified gives 19/45
- So, 4/20 + 10/45 = 19/45
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