Add 45/20 and 30/16
1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 1 14/16
45/20 + 30/16 is 33/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
45/20 = 45 × 4/20 × 4 = 180/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
30/16 = 30 × 5/16 × 5 = 150/80 - Add the two like fractions:
180/80 + 150/80 = 180 + 150/80 = 330/80 - 330/80 simplified gives 33/8
- So, 45/20 + 30/16 = 33/8
In mixed form: 41/8
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