Add 2/7 and 48/20, Solve 2/7 + 2 8/20 as a fraction

Add 2/7 and 48/20

1^st number: 2/7, 2^nd number: 2 8/20

2/7 + 48/20 is 94/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 20 is 140

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
2/7 = 2 × 20/7 × 20 = 40/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
48/20 = 48 × 7/20 × 7 = 336/140
Add the two like fractions:
40/140 + 336/140 = 40 + 336/140 = 376/140
376/140 simplified gives 94/35
So, 2/7 + 48/20 = 94/35
In mixed form: 224/35

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