Add 1/20 and 50/45
1st number: 1/20, 2nd number: 1 5/45
1/20 + 50/45 is 209/180.
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,
50/45 = 50 × 4/45 × 4 = 200/180 - Add the two like fractions:
9/180 + 200/180 = 9 + 200/180 = 209/180 - So, 1/20 + 50/45 = 209/180
In mixed form: 129/180
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