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Add 45/50 and 20/48

45/50 + 20/48 is 79/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 48 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
    45/50 = 45 × 24/50 × 24 = 1080/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    20/48 = 20 × 25/48 × 25 = 500/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/1200 + 500/1200 = 1080 + 500/1200 = 1580/1200
  5. 1580/1200 simplified gives 79/60
  6. So, 45/50 + 20/48 = 79/60
    In mixed form: 119/60

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