Add 20/16 and 30/48
1st number: 1 4/16, 2nd number: 30/48
20/16 + 30/48 is 15/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
20/16 = 20 × 3/16 × 3 = 60/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
30/48 = 30 × 1/48 × 1 = 30/48 - Add the two like fractions:
60/48 + 30/48 = 60 + 30/48 = 90/48 - 90/48 simplified gives 15/8
- So, 20/16 + 30/48 = 15/8
In mixed form: 17/8
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