Add 20/45 and 18/25
20/45 + 18/25 is 262/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
20/45 = 20 × 5/45 × 5 = 100/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
18/25 = 18 × 9/25 × 9 = 162/225 - Add the two like fractions:
100/225 + 162/225 = 100 + 162/225 = 262/225 - So, 20/45 + 18/25 = 262/225
In mixed form: 137/225
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