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Add 20/48 and 5/30

20/48 + 5/30 is 7/12.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    20/48 = 20 × 5/48 × 5 = 100/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    5/30 = 5 × 8/30 × 8 = 40/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/240 + 40/240 = 100 + 40/240 = 140/240
  5. 140/240 simplified gives 7/12
  6. So, 20/48 + 5/30 = 7/12

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