Add 8/45 and 50/20
1st number: 8/45, 2nd number: 2 10/20
8/45 + 50/20 is 241/90.
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,
8/45 = 8 × 4/45 × 4 = 32/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
50/20 = 50 × 9/20 × 9 = 450/180 - Add the two like fractions:
32/180 + 450/180 = 32 + 450/180 = 482/180 - 482/180 simplified gives 241/90
- So, 8/45 + 50/20 = 241/90
In mixed form: 261/90
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