Add 20/45 and 28/35
20/45 + 28/35 is 56/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
20/45 = 20 × 7/45 × 7 = 140/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
28/35 = 28 × 9/35 × 9 = 252/315 - Add the two like fractions:
140/315 + 252/315 = 140 + 252/315 = 392/315 - 392/315 simplified gives 56/45
- So, 20/45 + 28/35 = 56/45
In mixed form: 111/45
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