Add 6/20 and 1/45
6/20 + 1/45 is 29/90.
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,
6/20 = 6 × 9/20 × 9 = 54/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
1/45 = 1 × 4/45 × 4 = 4/180 - Add the two like fractions:
54/180 + 4/180 = 54 + 4/180 = 58/180 - 58/180 simplified gives 29/90
- So, 6/20 + 1/45 = 29/90
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