Add 45/20 and 15/6, Solve 2 5/20 + 2 3/6 as a fraction

Add 45/20 and 15/6

1^st number: 2 5/20, 2^nd number: 2 3/6

45/20 + 15/6 is 19/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 6 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
45/20 = 45 × 3/20 × 3 = 135/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
15/6 = 15 × 10/6 × 10 = 150/60
Add the two like fractions:
135/60 + 150/60 = 135 + 150/60 = 285/60
285/60 simplified gives 19/4
So, 45/20 + 15/6 = 19/4
In mixed form: 43/4

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