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Add 20/48 and 7/75

20/48 + 7/75 is 51/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 75 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 75 × 16 = 1200,
    7/75 = 7 × 16/75 × 16 = 112/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/1200 + 112/1200 = 500 + 112/1200 = 612/1200
  5. 612/1200 simplified gives 51/100
  6. So, 20/48 + 7/75 = 51/100

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