Add 45/20 and 15/16
1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 15/16
45/20 + 15/16 is 51/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
45/20 = 45 × 4/20 × 4 = 180/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
15/16 = 15 × 5/16 × 5 = 75/80 - Add the two like fractions:
180/80 + 75/80 = 180 + 75/80 = 255/80 - 255/80 simplified gives 51/16
- So, 45/20 + 15/16 = 51/16
In mixed form: 33/16
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