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Add 6/45 and 56/20

1st number: 6/45, 2nd number: 2 16/20

6/45 + 56/20 is 44/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 20 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    6/45 = 6 × 4/45 × 4 = 24/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    56/20 = 56 × 9/20 × 9 = 504/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/180 + 504/180 = 24 + 504/180 = 528/180
  5. 528/180 simplified gives 44/15
  6. So, 6/45 + 56/20 = 44/15
    In mixed form: 214/15

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