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Add 20/28 and 8/48

20/28 + 8/48 is 37/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 48 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
    20/28 = 20 × 12/28 × 12 = 240/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    8/48 = 8 × 7/48 × 7 = 56/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/336 + 56/336 = 240 + 56/336 = 296/336
  5. 296/336 simplified gives 37/42
  6. So, 20/28 + 8/48 = 37/42

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