Add 45/90 and 20/60
45/90 + 20/60 is 5/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
45/90 = 45 × 2/90 × 2 = 90/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
20/60 = 20 × 3/60 × 3 = 60/180 - Add the two like fractions:
90/180 + 60/180 = 90 + 60/180 = 150/180 - 150/180 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 45/90 + 20/60 = 5/6
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