Add 45/80 and 5/20
45/80 + 5/20 is 13/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 20 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
45/80 = 45 × 1/80 × 1 = 45/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
5/20 = 5 × 4/20 × 4 = 20/80 - Add the two like fractions:
45/80 + 20/80 = 45 + 20/80 = 65/80 - 65/80 simplified gives 13/16
- So, 45/80 + 5/20 = 13/16
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