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Add 24/20 and 48/18

1st number: 1 4/20, 2nd number: 2 12/18

24/20 + 48/18 is 58/15.

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,
    24/20 = 24 × 9/20 × 9 = 216/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    48/18 = 48 × 10/18 × 10 = 480/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/180 + 480/180 = 216 + 480/180 = 696/180
  5. 696/180 simplified gives 58/15
  6. So, 24/20 + 48/18 = 58/15
    In mixed form: 313/15

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