Add 45/20 and 2/6
1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 2/6
45/20 + 2/6 is 31/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
2/6 = 2 × 10/6 × 10 = 20/60 - Add the two like fractions:
135/60 + 20/60 = 135 + 20/60 = 155/60 - 155/60 simplified gives 31/12
- So, 45/20 + 2/6 = 31/12
In mixed form: 27/12
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