Add 10/45 and 45/20
1st number: 10/45, 2nd number: 2 5/20
10/45 + 45/20 is 89/36.
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,
45/20 = 45 × 9/20 × 9 = 405/180 - Add the two like fractions:
40/180 + 405/180 = 40 + 405/180 = 445/180 - 445/180 simplified gives 89/36
- So, 10/45 + 45/20 = 89/36
In mixed form: 217/36
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