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Add 8/20 and 45/18

1st number: 8/20, 2nd number: 2 9/18

8/20 + 45/18 is 29/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 18 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    8/20 = 8 × 9/20 × 9 = 72/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    45/18 = 45 × 10/18 × 10 = 450/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/180 + 450/180 = 72 + 450/180 = 522/180
  5. 522/180 simplified gives 29/10
  6. So, 8/20 + 45/18 = 29/10
    In mixed form: 29/10

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