Add 20/5 and 9/48
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 9/48
20/5 + 9/48 is 67/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
20/5 = 20 × 48/5 × 48 = 960/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
9/48 = 9 × 5/48 × 5 = 45/240 - Add the two like fractions:
960/240 + 45/240 = 960 + 45/240 = 1005/240 - 1005/240 simplified gives 67/16
- So, 20/5 + 9/48 = 67/16
In mixed form: 43/16
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