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Add 20/2 and 28/48

1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 28/48

20/2 + 28/48 is 127/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 48 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 24 = 48,
    20/2 = 20 × 24/2 × 24 = 480/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    28/48 = 28 × 1/48 × 1 = 28/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/48 + 28/48 = 480 + 28/48 = 508/48
  5. 508/48 simplified gives 127/12
  6. So, 20/2 + 28/48 = 127/12
    In mixed form: 107/12

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