Add 45/20 and 30/15
1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 2 0/15
45/20 + 30/15 is 17/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 15 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 15 × 4 = 60,
30/15 = 30 × 4/15 × 4 = 120/60 - Add the two like fractions:
135/60 + 120/60 = 135 + 120/60 = 255/60 - 255/60 simplified gives 17/4
- So, 45/20 + 30/15 = 17/4
In mixed form: 41/4
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