Add 20/60 and 32/45
20/60 + 32/45 is 47/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
20/60 = 20 × 3/60 × 3 = 60/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
32/45 = 32 × 4/45 × 4 = 128/180 - Add the two like fractions:
60/180 + 128/180 = 60 + 128/180 = 188/180 - 188/180 simplified gives 47/45
- So, 20/60 + 32/45 = 47/45
In mixed form: 12/45
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