Add 8/45 and 63/20
1st number: 8/45, 2nd number: 3 3/20
8/45 + 63/20 is 599/180.
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,
8/45 = 8 × 4/45 × 4 = 32/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
63/20 = 63 × 9/20 × 9 = 567/180 - Add the two like fractions:
32/180 + 567/180 = 32 + 567/180 = 599/180 - So, 8/45 + 63/20 = 599/180
In mixed form: 359/180
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