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Add 30/45 and 6/20

30/45 + 6/20 is 29/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 20 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    30/45 = 30 × 4/45 × 4 = 120/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    6/20 = 6 × 9/20 × 9 = 54/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/180 + 54/180 = 120 + 54/180 = 174/180
  5. 174/180 simplified gives 29/30
  6. So, 30/45 + 6/20 = 29/30

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