Add 35/45 and 8/20
35/45 + 8/20 is 53/45.
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,
35/45 = 35 × 4/45 × 4 = 140/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
8/20 = 8 × 9/20 × 9 = 72/180 - Add the two like fractions:
140/180 + 72/180 = 140 + 72/180 = 212/180 - 212/180 simplified gives 53/45
- So, 35/45 + 8/20 = 53/45
In mixed form: 18/45
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