Add 45/18 and 35/20
1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 1 15/20
45/18 + 35/20 is 17/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
45/18 = 45 × 10/18 × 10 = 450/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
35/20 = 35 × 9/20 × 9 = 315/180 - Add the two like fractions:
450/180 + 315/180 = 450 + 315/180 = 765/180 - 765/180 simplified gives 17/4
- So, 45/18 + 35/20 = 17/4
In mixed form: 41/4
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