Add 7/20 and 3/45
7/20 + 3/45 is 5/12.
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,
7/20 = 7 × 9/20 × 9 = 63/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
3/45 = 3 × 4/45 × 4 = 12/180 - Add the two like fractions:
63/180 + 12/180 = 63 + 12/180 = 75/180 - 75/180 simplified gives 5/12
- So, 7/20 + 3/45 = 5/12
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