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Add 45/6 and 96/20

1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 4 16/20

45/6 + 96/20 is 123/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 20 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    45/6 = 45 × 10/6 × 10 = 450/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    96/20 = 96 × 3/20 × 3 = 288/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/60 + 288/60 = 450 + 288/60 = 738/60
  5. 738/60 simplified gives 123/10
  6. So, 45/6 + 96/20 = 123/10
    In mixed form: 123/10

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