Add 7/45 and 35/20
1st number: 7/45, 2nd number: 1 15/20
7/45 + 35/20 is 343/180.
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,
7/45 = 7 × 4/45 × 4 = 28/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
35/20 = 35 × 9/20 × 9 = 315/180 - Add the two like fractions:
28/180 + 315/180 = 28 + 315/180 = 343/180 - So, 7/45 + 35/20 = 343/180
In mixed form: 1163/180
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