Add 20/6 and 40/45
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 40/45
20/6 + 40/45 is 38/9.
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,
40/45 = 40 × 2/45 × 2 = 80/90 - Add the two like fractions:
300/90 + 80/90 = 300 + 80/90 = 380/90 - 380/90 simplified gives 38/9
- So, 20/6 + 40/45 = 38/9
In mixed form: 42/9
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