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Add 4/5 and 12/48

4/5 + 12/48 is 21/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
    4/5 = 4 × 48/5 × 48 = 192/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    12/48 = 12 × 5/48 × 5 = 60/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/240 + 60/240 = 192 + 60/240 = 252/240
  5. 252/240 simplified gives 21/20
  6. So, 4/5 + 12/48 = 21/20
    In mixed form: 11/20

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