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Add 30/18 and 45/20

1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 2 5/20

30/18 + 45/20 is 47/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 20 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    30/18 = 30 × 10/18 × 10 = 300/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    45/20 = 45 × 9/20 × 9 = 405/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/180 + 405/180 = 300 + 405/180 = 705/180
  5. 705/180 simplified gives 47/12
  6. So, 30/18 + 45/20 = 47/12
    In mixed form: 311/12

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