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Add 32/45 and 8/20

32/45 + 8/20 is 10/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    32/45 = 32 × 4/45 × 4 = 128/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    8/20 = 8 × 9/20 × 9 = 72/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/180 + 72/180 = 128 + 72/180 = 200/180
  5. 200/180 simplified gives 10/9
  6. So, 32/45 + 8/20 = 10/9
    In mixed form: 11/9

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