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Add 15/20 and 5/48

15/20 + 5/48 is 41/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
    15/20 = 15 × 12/20 × 12 = 180/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    5/48 = 5 × 5/48 × 5 = 25/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/240 + 25/240 = 180 + 25/240 = 205/240
  5. 205/240 simplified gives 41/48
  6. So, 15/20 + 5/48 = 41/48

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