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Add 48/12 and 18/5

1st number: 4 0/12, 2nd number: 3 3/5

48/12 + 18/5 is 38/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 5 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    48/12 = 48 × 5/12 × 5 = 240/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    18/5 = 18 × 12/5 × 12 = 216/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/60 + 216/60 = 240 + 216/60 = 456/60
  5. 456/60 simplified gives 38/5
  6. So, 48/12 + 18/5 = 38/5
    In mixed form: 73/5

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