Add 8/45 and 20/25
8/45 + 20/25 is 44/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
8/45 = 8 × 5/45 × 5 = 40/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
20/25 = 20 × 9/25 × 9 = 180/225 - Add the two like fractions:
40/225 + 180/225 = 40 + 180/225 = 220/225 - 220/225 simplified gives 44/45
- So, 8/45 + 20/25 = 44/45
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