Add 20/3 and 25/45
1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 25/45
20/3 + 25/45 is 65/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
20/3 = 20 × 15/3 × 15 = 300/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
25/45 = 25 × 1/45 × 1 = 25/45 - Add the two like fractions:
300/45 + 25/45 = 300 + 25/45 = 325/45 - 325/45 simplified gives 65/9
- So, 20/3 + 25/45 = 65/9
In mixed form: 72/9
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