Add 7/45 and 20/5
1st number: 7/45, 2nd number: 4 0/5
7/45 + 20/5 is 187/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
7/45 = 7 × 1/45 × 1 = 7/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
20/5 = 20 × 9/5 × 9 = 180/45 - Add the two like fractions:
7/45 + 180/45 = 7 + 180/45 = 187/45 - So, 7/45 + 20/5 = 187/45
In mixed form: 47/45
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