Add 45/50 and 15/20
45/50 + 15/20 is 33/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 20 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
45/50 = 45 × 2/50 × 2 = 90/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
15/20 = 15 × 5/20 × 5 = 75/100 - Add the two like fractions:
90/100 + 75/100 = 90 + 75/100 = 165/100 - 165/100 simplified gives 33/20
- So, 45/50 + 15/20 = 33/20
In mixed form: 113/20
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