Add 40/4 and 20/45
1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 20/45
40/4 + 20/45 is 94/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
40/4 = 40 × 45/4 × 45 = 1800/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
20/45 = 20 × 4/45 × 4 = 80/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/180 + 80/180 = 1800 + 80/180 = 1880/180 - 1880/180 simplified gives 94/9
- So, 40/4 + 20/45 = 94/9
In mixed form: 104/9
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