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Add 45/20 and 20/8

1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 2 4/8

45/20 + 20/8 is 19/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 8 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
    45/20 = 45 × 2/20 × 2 = 90/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
    20/8 = 20 × 5/8 × 5 = 100/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/40 + 100/40 = 90 + 100/40 = 190/40
  5. 190/40 simplified gives 19/4
  6. So, 45/20 + 20/8 = 19/4
    In mixed form: 43/4

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