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Add 20/4 and 5/45

1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 5/45

20/4 + 5/45 is 46/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 45 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    20/4 = 20 × 45/4 × 45 = 900/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    5/45 = 5 × 4/45 × 4 = 20/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/180 + 20/180 = 900 + 20/180 = 920/180
  5. 920/180 simplified gives 46/9
  6. So, 20/4 + 5/45 = 46/9
    In mixed form: 51/9

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