Add 20/8 and 35/45
1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 35/45
20/8 + 35/45 is 59/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
20/8 = 20 × 45/8 × 45 = 900/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
35/45 = 35 × 8/45 × 8 = 280/360 - Add the two like fractions:
900/360 + 280/360 = 900 + 280/360 = 1180/360 - 1180/360 simplified gives 59/18
- So, 20/8 + 35/45 = 59/18
In mixed form: 35/18
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