Add 20/5 and 48/72
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 48/72
20/5 + 48/72 is 14/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
20/5 = 20 × 72/5 × 72 = 1440/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
48/72 = 48 × 5/72 × 5 = 240/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/360 + 240/360 = 1440 + 240/360 = 1680/360 - 1680/360 simplified gives 14/3
- So, 20/5 + 48/72 = 14/3
In mixed form: 42/3
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