Add 28/20 and 4/45
1st number: 1 8/20, 2nd number: 4/45
28/20 + 4/45 is 67/45.
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,
28/20 = 28 × 9/20 × 9 = 252/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
4/45 = 4 × 4/45 × 4 = 16/180 - Add the two like fractions:
252/180 + 16/180 = 252 + 16/180 = 268/180 - 268/180 simplified gives 67/45
- So, 28/20 + 4/45 = 67/45
In mixed form: 122/45
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