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Add 45/20 and 20/16

1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 1 4/16

45/20 + 20/16 is 7/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
    45/20 = 45 × 4/20 × 4 = 180/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    20/16 = 20 × 5/16 × 5 = 100/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/80 + 100/80 = 180 + 100/80 = 280/80
  5. 280/80 simplified gives 7/2
  6. So, 45/20 + 20/16 = 7/2
    In mixed form: 31/2

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