Add 21/45 and 2/20
21/45 + 2/20 is 17/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
21/45 = 21 × 4/45 × 4 = 84/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
2/20 = 2 × 9/20 × 9 = 18/180 - Add the two like fractions:
84/180 + 18/180 = 84 + 18/180 = 102/180 - 102/180 simplified gives 17/30
- So, 21/45 + 2/20 = 17/30
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