Add 49/45 and 18/20
1st number: 1 4/45, 2nd number: 18/20
49/45 + 18/20 is 179/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
49/45 = 49 × 4/45 × 4 = 196/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
18/20 = 18 × 9/20 × 9 = 162/180 - Add the two like fractions:
196/180 + 162/180 = 196 + 162/180 = 358/180 - 358/180 simplified gives 179/90
- So, 49/45 + 18/20 = 179/90
In mixed form: 189/90
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