Add 45/8 and 6/20
1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 6/20
45/8 + 6/20 is 237/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 20 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
45/8 = 45 × 5/8 × 5 = 225/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
6/20 = 6 × 2/20 × 2 = 12/40 - Add the two like fractions:
225/40 + 12/40 = 225 + 12/40 = 237/40 - So, 45/8 + 6/20 = 237/40
In mixed form: 537/40
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