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Add 20/48 and 6/45

20/48 + 6/45 is 11/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 45 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    20/48 = 20 × 15/48 × 15 = 300/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    6/45 = 6 × 16/45 × 16 = 96/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/720 + 96/720 = 300 + 96/720 = 396/720
  5. 396/720 simplified gives 11/20
  6. So, 20/48 + 6/45 = 11/20

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