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Add 20/75 and 12/48

20/75 + 12/48 is 31/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 48 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    20/75 = 20 × 16/75 × 16 = 320/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    12/48 = 12 × 25/48 × 25 = 300/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/1200 + 300/1200 = 320 + 300/1200 = 620/1200
  5. 620/1200 simplified gives 31/60
  6. So, 20/75 + 12/48 = 31/60

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