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Add 21/20 and 9/48

1st number: 1 1/20, 2nd number: 9/48

21/20 + 9/48 is 99/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
    21/20 = 21 × 12/20 × 12 = 252/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    9/48 = 9 × 5/48 × 5 = 45/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/240 + 45/240 = 252 + 45/240 = 297/240
  5. 297/240 simplified gives 99/80
  6. So, 21/20 + 9/48 = 99/80
    In mixed form: 119/80

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