Add 9/45 and 8/20
9/45 + 8/20 is 3/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
9/45 = 9 × 4/45 × 4 = 36/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
8/20 = 8 × 9/20 × 9 = 72/180 - Add the two like fractions:
36/180 + 72/180 = 36 + 72/180 = 108/180 - 108/180 simplified gives 3/5
- So, 9/45 + 8/20 = 3/5
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