Add 20/30 and 7/45
20/30 + 7/45 is 37/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
20/30 = 20 × 3/30 × 3 = 60/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
7/45 = 7 × 2/45 × 2 = 14/90 - Add the two like fractions:
60/90 + 14/90 = 60 + 14/90 = 74/90 - 74/90 simplified gives 37/45
- So, 20/30 + 7/45 = 37/45
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