Add 20/12 and 6/45
1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 6/45
20/12 + 6/45 is 9/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
20/12 = 20 × 15/12 × 15 = 300/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
6/45 = 6 × 4/45 × 4 = 24/180 - Add the two like fractions:
300/180 + 24/180 = 300 + 24/180 = 324/180 - 324/180 simplified gives 9/5
- So, 20/12 + 6/45 = 9/5
In mixed form: 14/5
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