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Add 20/30 and 15/48

20/30 + 15/48 is 47/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    20/30 = 20 × 8/30 × 8 = 160/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    15/48 = 15 × 5/48 × 5 = 75/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/240 + 75/240 = 160 + 75/240 = 235/240
  5. 235/240 simplified gives 47/48
  6. So, 20/30 + 15/48 = 47/48

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