Add 4/9 and 45/20, Solve 4/9 + 2 5/20 as a fraction

Add 4/9 and 45/20

1^st number: 4/9, 2^nd number: 2 5/20

4/9 + 45/20 is 97/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
4/9 = 4 × 20/9 × 20 = 80/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
45/20 = 45 × 9/20 × 9 = 405/180
Add the two like fractions:
80/180 + 405/180 = 80 + 405/180 = 485/180
485/180 simplified gives 97/36
So, 4/9 + 45/20 = 97/36
In mixed form: 225/36

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