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Add 20/48 and 5/50

20/48 + 5/50 is 31/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    20/48 = 20 × 25/48 × 25 = 500/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
    5/50 = 5 × 24/50 × 24 = 120/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/1200 + 120/1200 = 500 + 120/1200 = 620/1200
  5. 620/1200 simplified gives 31/60
  6. So, 20/48 + 5/50 = 31/60

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