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Add 8/45 and 7/20

8/45 + 7/20 is 19/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    8/45 = 8 × 4/45 × 4 = 32/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    7/20 = 7 × 9/20 × 9 = 63/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/180 + 63/180 = 32 + 63/180 = 95/180
  5. 95/180 simplified gives 19/36
  6. So, 8/45 + 7/20 = 19/36

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