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Add 6/45 and 20/80

6/45 + 20/80 is 23/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 80 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    6/45 = 6 × 16/45 × 16 = 96/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    20/80 = 20 × 9/80 × 9 = 180/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/720 + 180/720 = 96 + 180/720 = 276/720
  5. 276/720 simplified gives 23/60
  6. So, 6/45 + 20/80 = 23/60

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