Add 35/9 and 20/45
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 20/45
35/9 + 20/45 is 13/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
35/9 = 35 × 5/9 × 5 = 175/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
20/45 = 20 × 1/45 × 1 = 20/45 - Add the two like fractions:
175/45 + 20/45 = 175 + 20/45 = 195/45 - 195/45 simplified gives 13/3
- So, 35/9 + 20/45 = 13/3
In mixed form: 41/3
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