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Add 48/18 and 1/5

1st number: 2 12/18, 2nd number: 1/5

48/18 + 1/5 is 43/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 5 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    48/18 = 48 × 5/18 × 5 = 240/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    1/5 = 1 × 18/5 × 18 = 18/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/90 + 18/90 = 240 + 18/90 = 258/90
  5. 258/90 simplified gives 43/15
  6. So, 48/18 + 1/5 = 43/15
    In mixed form: 213/15

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