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Add 45/18 and 16/20

1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 16/20

45/18 + 16/20 is 33/10.

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,
    45/18 = 45 × 10/18 × 10 = 450/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    16/20 = 16 × 9/20 × 9 = 144/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/180 + 144/180 = 450 + 144/180 = 594/180
  5. 594/180 simplified gives 33/10
  6. So, 45/18 + 16/20 = 33/10
    In mixed form: 33/10

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