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Add 20/24 and 30/45

20/24 + 30/45 is 3/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 45 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    20/24 = 20 × 15/24 × 15 = 300/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    30/45 = 30 × 8/45 × 8 = 240/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/360 + 240/360 = 300 + 240/360 = 540/360
  5. 540/360 simplified gives 3/2
  6. So, 20/24 + 30/45 = 3/2
    In mixed form: 11/2

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