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Add 24/5 and 48/12

1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 4 0/12

24/5 + 48/12 is 44/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    24/5 = 24 × 12/5 × 12 = 288/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    48/12 = 48 × 5/12 × 5 = 240/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/60 + 240/60 = 288 + 240/60 = 528/60
  5. 528/60 simplified gives 44/5
  6. So, 24/5 + 48/12 = 44/5
    In mixed form: 84/5

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