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Add 4/20 and 6/48

4/20 + 6/48 is 13/40.

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,
    4/20 = 4 × 12/20 × 12 = 48/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    6/48 = 6 × 5/48 × 5 = 30/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/240 + 30/240 = 48 + 30/240 = 78/240
  5. 78/240 simplified gives 13/40
  6. So, 4/20 + 6/48 = 13/40

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