Add 12/48 and 3/20
12/48 + 3/20 is 2/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 20 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
12/48 = 12 × 5/48 × 5 = 60/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
3/20 = 3 × 12/20 × 12 = 36/240 - Add the two like fractions:
60/240 + 36/240 = 60 + 36/240 = 96/240 - 96/240 simplified gives 2/5
- So, 12/48 + 3/20 = 2/5
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