Add 9/20 and 45/72
9/20 + 45/72 is 43/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
9/20 = 9 × 18/20 × 18 = 162/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
45/72 = 45 × 5/72 × 5 = 225/360 - Add the two like fractions:
162/360 + 225/360 = 162 + 225/360 = 387/360 - 387/360 simplified gives 43/40
- So, 9/20 + 45/72 = 43/40
In mixed form: 13/40
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