Add 20/6 and 4/48, Solve 3 2/6 + 4/48 as a fraction

Add 20/6 and 4/48

1^st number: 3 2/6, 2^nd number: 4/48

20/6 + 4/48 is 41/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 48 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
20/6 = 20 × 8/6 × 8 = 160/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
4/48 = 4 × 1/48 × 1 = 4/48
Add the two like fractions:
160/48 + 4/48 = 160 + 4/48 = 164/48
164/48 simplified gives 41/12
So, 20/6 + 4/48 = 41/12
In mixed form: 35/12

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