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Add 45/9 and 20/30

1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 20/30

45/9 + 20/30 is 17/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 30 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    45/9 = 45 × 10/9 × 10 = 450/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    20/30 = 20 × 3/30 × 3 = 60/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/90 + 60/90 = 450 + 60/90 = 510/90
  5. 510/90 simplified gives 17/3
  6. So, 45/9 + 20/30 = 17/3
    In mixed form: 52/3

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