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Add 20/5 and 12/48

1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 12/48

20/5 + 12/48 is 17/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
    20/5 = 20 × 48/5 × 48 = 960/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    12/48 = 12 × 5/48 × 5 = 60/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/240 + 60/240 = 960 + 60/240 = 1020/240
  5. 1020/240 simplified gives 17/4
  6. So, 20/5 + 12/48 = 17/4
    In mixed form: 41/4

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