Add 20/48 and 45/50
20/48 + 45/50 is 79/60.
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,
45/50 = 45 × 24/50 × 24 = 1080/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
500/1200 + 1080/1200 = 500 + 1080/1200 = 1580/1200 - 1580/1200 simplified gives 79/60
- So, 20/48 + 45/50 = 79/60
In mixed form: 119/60
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