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Add 20/6 and 35/45

1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 35/45

20/6 + 35/45 is 37/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    20/6 = 20 × 15/6 × 15 = 300/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    35/45 = 35 × 2/45 × 2 = 70/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/90 + 70/90 = 300 + 70/90 = 370/90
  5. 370/90 simplified gives 37/9
  6. So, 20/6 + 35/45 = 37/9
    In mixed form: 41/9

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