Add 20/50 and 35/45
20/50 + 35/45 is 53/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 45 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
20/50 = 20 × 9/50 × 9 = 180/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
35/45 = 35 × 10/45 × 10 = 350/450 - Add the two like fractions:
180/450 + 350/450 = 180 + 350/450 = 530/450 - 530/450 simplified gives 53/45
- So, 20/50 + 35/45 = 53/45
In mixed form: 18/45
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