Add 49/20 and 8/45
1st number: 2 9/20, 2nd number: 8/45
49/20 + 8/45 is 473/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
49/20 = 49 × 9/20 × 9 = 441/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
8/45 = 8 × 4/45 × 4 = 32/180 - Add the two like fractions:
441/180 + 32/180 = 441 + 32/180 = 473/180 - So, 49/20 + 8/45 = 473/180
In mixed form: 2113/180
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