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Add 2/45 and 20/30

2/45 + 20/30 is 32/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 30 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    2/45 = 2 × 2/45 × 2 = 4/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    20/30 = 20 × 3/30 × 3 = 60/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/90 + 60/90 = 4 + 60/90 = 64/90
  5. 64/90 simplified gives 32/45
  6. So, 2/45 + 20/30 = 32/45

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