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Add 40/20 and 84/48

1st number: 2 0/20, 2nd number: 1 36/48

40/20 + 84/48 is 15/4.

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,
    40/20 = 40 × 12/20 × 12 = 480/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    84/48 = 84 × 5/48 × 5 = 420/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/240 + 420/240 = 480 + 420/240 = 900/240
  5. 900/240 simplified gives 15/4
  6. So, 40/20 + 84/48 = 15/4
    In mixed form: 33/4

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