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Add 9/45 and 50/20

1st number: 9/45, 2nd number: 2 10/20

9/45 + 50/20 is 27/10.

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,
    9/45 = 9 × 4/45 × 4 = 36/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    50/20 = 50 × 9/20 × 9 = 450/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/180 + 450/180 = 36 + 450/180 = 486/180
  5. 486/180 simplified gives 27/10
  6. So, 9/45 + 50/20 = 27/10
    In mixed form: 27/10

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