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Add 45/3 and 25/20

1st number: 15 0/3, 2nd number: 1 5/20

45/3 + 25/20 is 65/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 20 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
    45/3 = 45 × 20/3 × 20 = 900/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    25/20 = 25 × 3/20 × 3 = 75/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/60 + 75/60 = 900 + 75/60 = 975/60
  5. 975/60 simplified gives 65/4
  6. So, 45/3 + 25/20 = 65/4
    In mixed form: 161/4

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