Add 20/10 and 75/45
1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 1 30/45
20/10 + 75/45 is 11/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
20/10 = 20 × 9/10 × 9 = 180/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
75/45 = 75 × 2/45 × 2 = 150/90 - Add the two like fractions:
180/90 + 150/90 = 180 + 150/90 = 330/90 - 330/90 simplified gives 11/3
- So, 20/10 + 75/45 = 11/3
In mixed form: 32/3
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