Add 20/45 and 42/5
1st number: 20/45, 2nd number: 8 2/5
20/45 + 42/5 is 398/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
20/45 = 20 × 1/45 × 1 = 20/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
42/5 = 42 × 9/5 × 9 = 378/45 - Add the two like fractions:
20/45 + 378/45 = 20 + 378/45 = 398/45 - So, 20/45 + 42/5 = 398/45
In mixed form: 838/45
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