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Add 20/45 and 12/16

20/45 + 12/16 is 43/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 16 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    20/45 = 20 × 16/45 × 16 = 320/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    12/16 = 12 × 45/16 × 45 = 540/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/720 + 540/720 = 320 + 540/720 = 860/720
  5. 860/720 simplified gives 43/36
  6. So, 20/45 + 12/16 = 43/36
    In mixed form: 17/36

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