Add 45/20 and 3/7
1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 3/7
45/20 + 3/7 is 75/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 7 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
45/20 = 45 × 7/20 × 7 = 315/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
3/7 = 3 × 20/7 × 20 = 60/140 - Add the two like fractions:
315/140 + 60/140 = 315 + 60/140 = 375/140 - 375/140 simplified gives 75/28
- So, 45/20 + 3/7 = 75/28
In mixed form: 219/28
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