Add 3/20 and 9/45
3/20 + 9/45 is 7/20.
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,
3/20 = 3 × 9/20 × 9 = 27/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
9/45 = 9 × 4/45 × 4 = 36/180 - Add the two like fractions:
27/180 + 36/180 = 27 + 36/180 = 63/180 - 63/180 simplified gives 7/20
- So, 3/20 + 9/45 = 7/20
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