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Add 20/64 and 10/48

20/64 + 10/48 is 25/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 48 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    20/64 = 20 × 3/64 × 3 = 60/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 4 = 192,
    10/48 = 10 × 4/48 × 4 = 40/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/192 + 40/192 = 60 + 40/192 = 100/192
  5. 100/192 simplified gives 25/48
  6. So, 20/64 + 10/48 = 25/48

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