Add 45/81 and 10/20
45/81 + 10/20 is 19/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 20 is 1620
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
45/81 = 45 × 20/81 × 20 = 900/1620 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 81 = 1620,
10/20 = 10 × 81/20 × 81 = 810/1620 - Add the two like fractions:
900/1620 + 810/1620 = 900 + 810/1620 = 1710/1620 - 1710/1620 simplified gives 19/18
- So, 45/81 + 10/20 = 19/18
In mixed form: 11/18
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