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Add 9/45 and 20/7

1st number: 9/45, 2nd number: 2 6/7

9/45 + 20/7 is 107/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 7 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    9/45 = 9 × 7/45 × 7 = 63/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
    20/7 = 20 × 45/7 × 45 = 900/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/315 + 900/315 = 63 + 900/315 = 963/315
  5. 963/315 simplified gives 107/35
  6. So, 9/45 + 20/7 = 107/35
    In mixed form: 32/35

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