Add 20/10 and 9/48
1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 9/48
20/10 + 9/48 is 35/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
20/10 = 20 × 24/10 × 24 = 480/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
9/48 = 9 × 5/48 × 5 = 45/240 - Add the two like fractions:
480/240 + 45/240 = 480 + 45/240 = 525/240 - 525/240 simplified gives 35/16
- So, 20/10 + 9/48 = 35/16
In mixed form: 23/16
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