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Add 45/3 and 20/4

1st number: 15 0/3, 2nd number: 5 0/4

45/3 + 20/4 is 20/1.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 4 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    45/3 = 45 × 4/3 × 4 = 180/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    20/4 = 20 × 3/4 × 3 = 60/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/12 + 60/12 = 180 + 60/12 = 240/12
  5. 240/12 simplified gives 20/1
  6. So, 45/3 + 20/4 = 20/1

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