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Add 4/48 and 49/20

1st number: 4/48, 2nd number: 2 9/20

4/48 + 49/20 is 38/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 20 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    4/48 = 4 × 5/48 × 5 = 20/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
    49/20 = 49 × 12/20 × 12 = 588/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/240 + 588/240 = 20 + 588/240 = 608/240
  5. 608/240 simplified gives 38/15
  6. So, 4/48 + 49/20 = 38/15
    In mixed form: 28/15

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