Add 49/45 and 45/20
1st number: 1 4/45, 2nd number: 2 5/20
49/45 + 45/20 is 601/180.
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,
45/20 = 45 × 9/20 × 9 = 405/180 - Add the two like fractions:
196/180 + 405/180 = 196 + 405/180 = 601/180 - So, 49/45 + 45/20 = 601/180
In mixed form: 361/180
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