Add 16/20 and 2/45
16/20 + 2/45 is 38/45.
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,
16/20 = 16 × 9/20 × 9 = 144/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
2/45 = 2 × 4/45 × 4 = 8/180 - Add the two like fractions:
144/180 + 8/180 = 144 + 8/180 = 152/180 - 152/180 simplified gives 38/45
- So, 16/20 + 2/45 = 38/45
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