Add 3/8 and 20/48
3/8 + 20/48 is 19/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
3/8 = 3 × 6/8 × 6 = 18/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
20/48 = 20 × 1/48 × 1 = 20/48 - Add the two like fractions:
18/48 + 20/48 = 18 + 20/48 = 38/48 - 38/48 simplified gives 19/24
- So, 3/8 + 20/48 = 19/24
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