Add 45/20 and 7/9
1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 7/9
45/20 + 7/9 is 109/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
45/20 = 45 × 9/20 × 9 = 405/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
7/9 = 7 × 20/9 × 20 = 140/180 - Add the two like fractions:
405/180 + 140/180 = 405 + 140/180 = 545/180 - 545/180 simplified gives 109/36
- So, 45/20 + 7/9 = 109/36
In mixed form: 31/36
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