Add 4/20 and 35/45
4/20 + 35/45 is 44/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
4/20 = 4 × 9/20 × 9 = 36/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
35/45 = 35 × 4/45 × 4 = 140/180 - Add the two like fractions:
36/180 + 140/180 = 36 + 140/180 = 176/180 - 176/180 simplified gives 44/45
- So, 4/20 + 35/45 = 44/45
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