Add 45/20 and 8/18
1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 8/18
45/20 + 8/18 is 97/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 18 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 18 × 10 = 180,
8/18 = 8 × 10/18 × 10 = 80/180 - Add the two like fractions:
405/180 + 80/180 = 405 + 80/180 = 485/180 - 485/180 simplified gives 97/36
- So, 45/20 + 8/18 = 97/36
In mixed form: 225/36
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