Add 20/6 and 32/45
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 32/45
20/6 + 32/45 is 182/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
20/6 = 20 × 15/6 × 15 = 300/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
32/45 = 32 × 2/45 × 2 = 64/90 - Add the two like fractions:
300/90 + 64/90 = 300 + 64/90 = 364/90 - 364/90 simplified gives 182/45
- So, 20/6 + 32/45 = 182/45
In mixed form: 42/45
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