Add 20/48 and 30/50
20/48 + 30/50 is 61/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 50 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
20/48 = 20 × 25/48 × 25 = 500/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
30/50 = 30 × 24/50 × 24 = 720/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
500/1200 + 720/1200 = 500 + 720/1200 = 1220/1200 - 1220/1200 simplified gives 61/60
- So, 20/48 + 30/50 = 61/60
In mixed form: 11/60
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