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Add 45/3 and 20/24

1st number: 15 0/3, 2nd number: 20/24

45/3 + 20/24 is 95/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
    45/3 = 45 × 8/3 × 8 = 360/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    20/24 = 20 × 1/24 × 1 = 20/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/24 + 20/24 = 360 + 20/24 = 380/24
  5. 380/24 simplified gives 95/6
  6. So, 45/3 + 20/24 = 95/6
    In mixed form: 155/6

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