Add 4/20 and 84/45
1st number: 4/20, 2nd number: 1 39/45
4/20 + 84/45 is 31/15.
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,
84/45 = 84 × 4/45 × 4 = 336/180 - Add the two like fractions:
36/180 + 336/180 = 36 + 336/180 = 372/180 - 372/180 simplified gives 31/15
- So, 4/20 + 84/45 = 31/15
In mixed form: 21/15
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