Add 40/45 and 5/20
40/45 + 5/20 is 41/36.
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,
40/45 = 40 × 4/45 × 4 = 160/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
5/20 = 5 × 9/20 × 9 = 45/180 - Add the two like fractions:
160/180 + 45/180 = 160 + 45/180 = 205/180 - 205/180 simplified gives 41/36
- So, 40/45 + 5/20 = 41/36
In mixed form: 15/36
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