Add 9/20 and 3/45
9/20 + 3/45 is 31/60.
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,
9/20 = 9 × 9/20 × 9 = 81/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
3/45 = 3 × 4/45 × 4 = 12/180 - Add the two like fractions:
81/180 + 12/180 = 81 + 12/180 = 93/180 - 93/180 simplified gives 31/60
- So, 9/20 + 3/45 = 31/60
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