Add 20/48 and 9/10
20/48 + 9/10 is 79/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 10 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
20/48 = 20 × 5/48 × 5 = 100/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
9/10 = 9 × 24/10 × 24 = 216/240 - Add the two like fractions:
100/240 + 216/240 = 100 + 216/240 = 316/240 - 316/240 simplified gives 79/60
- So, 20/48 + 9/10 = 79/60
In mixed form: 119/60
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