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Add 20/48 and 27/28

20/48 + 27/28 is 29/21.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    20/48 = 20 × 7/48 × 7 = 140/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
    27/28 = 27 × 12/28 × 12 = 324/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/336 + 324/336 = 140 + 324/336 = 464/336
  5. 464/336 simplified gives 29/21
  6. So, 20/48 + 27/28 = 29/21
    In mixed form: 18/21

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