Add 4/45 and 2/20
4/45 + 2/20 is 17/90.
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,
4/45 = 4 × 4/45 × 4 = 16/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
2/20 = 2 × 9/20 × 9 = 18/180 - Add the two like fractions:
16/180 + 18/180 = 16 + 18/180 = 34/180 - 34/180 simplified gives 17/90
- So, 4/45 + 2/20 = 17/90
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