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Add 1/48 and 20/75

1/48 + 20/75 is 23/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 75 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    1/48 = 1 × 25/48 × 25 = 25/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    20/75 = 20 × 16/75 × 16 = 320/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/1200 + 320/1200 = 25 + 320/1200 = 345/1200
  5. 345/1200 simplified gives 23/80
  6. So, 1/48 + 20/75 = 23/80

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