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Add 21/20 and 48/18

1st number: 1 1/20, 2nd number: 2 12/18

21/20 + 48/18 is 223/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 18 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    21/20 = 21 × 9/20 × 9 = 189/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    48/18 = 48 × 10/18 × 10 = 480/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/180 + 480/180 = 189 + 480/180 = 669/180
  5. 669/180 simplified gives 223/60
  6. So, 21/20 + 48/18 = 223/60
    In mixed form: 343/60

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