Add 4/20 and 4/48
4/20 + 4/48 is 17/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
4/20 = 4 × 12/20 × 12 = 48/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
4/48 = 4 × 5/48 × 5 = 20/240 - Add the two like fractions:
48/240 + 20/240 = 48 + 20/240 = 68/240 - 68/240 simplified gives 17/60
- So, 4/20 + 4/48 = 17/60
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