Add 20/80 and 10/48
20/80 + 10/48 is 11/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
20/80 = 20 × 3/80 × 3 = 60/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
10/48 = 10 × 5/48 × 5 = 50/240 - Add the two like fractions:
60/240 + 50/240 = 60 + 50/240 = 110/240 - 110/240 simplified gives 11/24
- So, 20/80 + 10/48 = 11/24
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