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Add 45/20 and 60/15

1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 4 0/15

45/20 + 60/15 is 25/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    45/20 = 45 × 3/20 × 3 = 135/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    60/15 = 60 × 4/15 × 4 = 240/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/60 + 240/60 = 135 + 240/60 = 375/60
  5. 375/60 simplified gives 25/4
  6. So, 45/20 + 60/15 = 25/4
    In mixed form: 61/4

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