Add 1/20 and 12/45
1/20 + 12/45 is 19/60.
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,
1/20 = 1 × 9/20 × 9 = 9/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
12/45 = 12 × 4/45 × 4 = 48/180 - Add the two like fractions:
9/180 + 48/180 = 9 + 48/180 = 57/180 - 57/180 simplified gives 19/60
- So, 1/20 + 12/45 = 19/60
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