Add 3/45 and 18/20
3/45 + 18/20 is 29/30.
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,
3/45 = 3 × 4/45 × 4 = 12/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
18/20 = 18 × 9/20 × 9 = 162/180 - Add the two like fractions:
12/180 + 162/180 = 12 + 162/180 = 174/180 - 174/180 simplified gives 29/30
- So, 3/45 + 18/20 = 29/30
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