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Add 3/2 and 45/20

1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 2 5/20

3/2 + 45/20 is 15/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 20 is 20

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 10 = 20,
    3/2 = 3 × 10/2 × 10 = 30/20
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
    45/20 = 45 × 1/20 × 1 = 45/20
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/20 + 45/20 = 30 + 45/20 = 75/20
  5. 75/20 simplified gives 15/4
  6. So, 3/2 + 45/20 = 15/4
    In mixed form: 33/4

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