Add 10/45 and 12/20
10/45 + 12/20 is 37/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
10/45 = 10 × 4/45 × 4 = 40/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
12/20 = 12 × 9/20 × 9 = 108/180 - Add the two like fractions:
40/180 + 108/180 = 40 + 108/180 = 148/180 - 148/180 simplified gives 37/45
- So, 10/45 + 12/20 = 37/45
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