Add 20/48 and 9/30
20/48 + 9/30 is 43/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
20/48 = 20 × 5/48 × 5 = 100/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
9/30 = 9 × 8/30 × 8 = 72/240 - Add the two like fractions:
100/240 + 72/240 = 100 + 72/240 = 172/240 - 172/240 simplified gives 43/60
- So, 20/48 + 9/30 = 43/60
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