Add 45/20 and 5/48
1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 5/48
45/20 + 5/48 is 113/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
45/20 = 45 × 12/20 × 12 = 540/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
5/48 = 5 × 5/48 × 5 = 25/240 - Add the two like fractions:
540/240 + 25/240 = 540 + 25/240 = 565/240 - 565/240 simplified gives 113/48
- So, 45/20 + 5/48 = 113/48
In mixed form: 217/48
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