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Add 3/20 and 9/48

3/20 + 9/48 is 27/80.

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,
    3/20 = 3 × 12/20 × 12 = 36/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    9/48 = 9 × 5/48 × 5 = 45/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/240 + 45/240 = 36 + 45/240 = 81/240
  5. 81/240 simplified gives 27/80
  6. So, 3/20 + 9/48 = 27/80

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