Add 9/45 and 20/72
9/45 + 20/72 is 43/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
9/45 = 9 × 8/45 × 8 = 72/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
20/72 = 20 × 5/72 × 5 = 100/360 - Add the two like fractions:
72/360 + 100/360 = 72 + 100/360 = 172/360 - 172/360 simplified gives 43/90
- So, 9/45 + 20/72 = 43/90
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