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Add 20/2 and 40/45

1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 40/45

20/2 + 40/45 is 98/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
    20/2 = 20 × 45/2 × 45 = 900/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    40/45 = 40 × 2/45 × 2 = 80/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/90 + 80/90 = 900 + 80/90 = 980/90
  5. 980/90 simplified gives 98/9
  6. So, 20/2 + 40/45 = 98/9
    In mixed form: 108/9

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