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Add 42/48 and 24/20

1st number: 42/48, 2nd number: 1 4/20

42/48 + 24/20 is 83/40.

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,
    42/48 = 42 × 5/48 × 5 = 210/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
    24/20 = 24 × 12/20 × 12 = 288/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/240 + 288/240 = 210 + 288/240 = 498/240
  5. 498/240 simplified gives 83/40
  6. So, 42/48 + 24/20 = 83/40
    In mixed form: 23/40

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