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Add 20/48 and 15/9

1st number: 20/48, 2nd number: 1 6/9

20/48 + 15/9 is 25/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 9 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    20/48 = 20 × 3/48 × 3 = 60/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
    15/9 = 15 × 16/9 × 16 = 240/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/144 + 240/144 = 60 + 240/144 = 300/144
  5. 300/144 simplified gives 25/12
  6. So, 20/48 + 15/9 = 25/12
    In mixed form: 21/12

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