Add 40/20 and 21/45
1st number: 2 0/20, 2nd number: 21/45
40/20 + 21/45 is 37/15.
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,
40/20 = 40 × 9/20 × 9 = 360/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
21/45 = 21 × 4/45 × 4 = 84/180 - Add the two like fractions:
360/180 + 84/180 = 360 + 84/180 = 444/180 - 444/180 simplified gives 37/15
- So, 40/20 + 21/45 = 37/15
In mixed form: 27/15
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