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