Add 20/4 and 9/45
1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 9/45
20/4 + 9/45 is 26/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
20/4 = 20 × 45/4 × 45 = 900/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
9/45 = 9 × 4/45 × 4 = 36/180 - Add the two like fractions:
900/180 + 36/180 = 900 + 36/180 = 936/180 - 936/180 simplified gives 26/5
- So, 20/4 + 9/45 = 26/5
In mixed form: 51/5
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