Add 64/20 and 35/45
1st number: 3 4/20, 2nd number: 35/45
64/20 + 35/45 is 179/45.
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,
64/20 = 64 × 9/20 × 9 = 576/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
35/45 = 35 × 4/45 × 4 = 140/180 - Add the two like fractions:
576/180 + 140/180 = 576 + 140/180 = 716/180 - 716/180 simplified gives 179/45
- So, 64/20 + 35/45 = 179/45
In mixed form: 344/45
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