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Add 4/48 and 9/20

4/48 + 9/20 is 8/15.

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,
    9/20 = 9 × 12/20 × 12 = 108/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/240 + 108/240 = 20 + 108/240 = 128/240
  5. 128/240 simplified gives 8/15
  6. So, 4/48 + 9/20 = 8/15

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