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Add 45/20 and 2/45

1^st number: 2 5/20, 2^nd number: 2/45

45/20 + 2/45 is 413/180.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   45/20 = 45 × 9/20 × 9 = 405/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   2/45 = 2 × 4/45 × 4 = 8/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   405/180 + 8/180 = 405 + 8/180 = 413/180
5. So, 45/20 + 2/45 = 413/180
   In mixed form: 253/180

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