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Add 16/20 and 45/30

1st number: 16/20, 2nd number: 1 15/30

16/20 + 45/30 is 23/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 30 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    16/20 = 16 × 3/20 × 3 = 48/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    45/30 = 45 × 2/30 × 2 = 90/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/60 + 90/60 = 48 + 90/60 = 138/60
  5. 138/60 simplified gives 23/10
  6. So, 16/20 + 45/30 = 23/10
    In mixed form: 23/10

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