Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 9/45 and 20/6

1st number: 9/45, 2nd number: 3 2/6

9/45 + 20/6 is 53/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 6 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    9/45 = 9 × 2/45 × 2 = 18/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    20/6 = 20 × 15/6 × 15 = 300/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/90 + 300/90 = 18 + 300/90 = 318/90
  5. 318/90 simplified gives 53/15
  6. So, 9/45 + 20/6 = 53/15
    In mixed form: 38/15

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com