Add 20/25 and 24/48
20/25 + 24/48 is 13/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 48 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
20/25 = 20 × 48/25 × 48 = 960/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
24/48 = 24 × 25/48 × 25 = 600/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
960/1200 + 600/1200 = 960 + 600/1200 = 1560/1200 - 1560/1200 simplified gives 13/10
- So, 20/25 + 24/48 = 13/10
In mixed form: 13/10
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