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Add 16/20 and 40/48

16/20 + 40/48 is 49/30.

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,
    16/20 = 16 × 12/20 × 12 = 192/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    40/48 = 40 × 5/48 × 5 = 200/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/240 + 200/240 = 192 + 200/240 = 392/240
  5. 392/240 simplified gives 49/30
  6. So, 16/20 + 40/48 = 49/30
    In mixed form: 119/30

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