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Add 20/45 and 48/30

1^st number: 20/45, 2^nd number: 1 18/30

20/45 + 48/30 is 92/45.

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,
   20/45 = 20 × 2/45 × 2 = 40/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   48/30 = 48 × 3/30 × 3 = 144/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/90 + 144/90 = 40 + 144/90 = 184/90
5. 184/90 simplified gives 92/45
6. So, 20/45 + 48/30 = 92/45
   In mixed form: 22/45

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