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Add 45/20 and 15/48

1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 15/48

45/20 + 15/48 is 41/16.

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,
    45/20 = 45 × 12/20 × 12 = 540/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    15/48 = 15 × 5/48 × 5 = 75/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/240 + 75/240 = 540 + 75/240 = 615/240
  5. 615/240 simplified gives 41/16
  6. So, 45/20 + 15/48 = 41/16
    In mixed form: 29/16

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