Add 25/20 and 6/45
1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 6/45
25/20 + 6/45 is 83/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
25/20 = 25 × 9/20 × 9 = 225/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
6/45 = 6 × 4/45 × 4 = 24/180 - Add the two like fractions:
225/180 + 24/180 = 225 + 24/180 = 249/180 - 249/180 simplified gives 83/60
- So, 25/20 + 6/45 = 83/60
In mixed form: 123/60
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