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Add 36/8 and 48/20

1st number: 4 4/8, 2nd number: 2 8/20

36/8 + 48/20 is 69/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 20 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
    36/8 = 36 × 5/8 × 5 = 180/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
    48/20 = 48 × 2/20 × 2 = 96/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/40 + 96/40 = 180 + 96/40 = 276/40
  5. 276/40 simplified gives 69/10
  6. So, 36/8 + 48/20 = 69/10
    In mixed form: 69/10

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