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Add 20/48 and 5/72

20/48 + 5/72 is 35/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 72 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    20/48 = 20 × 3/48 × 3 = 60/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
    5/72 = 5 × 2/72 × 2 = 10/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/144 + 10/144 = 60 + 10/144 = 70/144
  5. 70/144 simplified gives 35/72
  6. So, 20/48 + 5/72 = 35/72

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