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Add 20/30 and 16/45

20/30 + 16/45 is 46/45.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    20/30 = 20 × 3/30 × 3 = 60/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    16/45 = 16 × 2/45 × 2 = 32/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/90 + 32/90 = 60 + 32/90 = 92/90
  5. 92/90 simplified gives 46/45
  6. So, 20/30 + 16/45 = 46/45
    In mixed form: 11/45

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