Add 45/9 and 75/20
1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 3 15/20
45/9 + 75/20 is 35/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
45/9 = 45 × 20/9 × 20 = 900/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
75/20 = 75 × 9/20 × 9 = 675/180 - Add the two like fractions:
900/180 + 675/180 = 900 + 675/180 = 1575/180 - 1575/180 simplified gives 35/4
- So, 45/9 + 75/20 = 35/4
In mixed form: 83/4
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