Add 20/5 and 25/45
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 25/45
20/5 + 25/45 is 41/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
20/5 = 20 × 9/5 × 9 = 180/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
25/45 = 25 × 1/45 × 1 = 25/45 - Add the two like fractions:
180/45 + 25/45 = 180 + 25/45 = 205/45 - 205/45 simplified gives 41/9
- So, 20/5 + 25/45 = 41/9
In mixed form: 45/9
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