Add 48/18 and 10/20
1st number: 2 12/18, 2nd number: 10/20
48/18 + 10/20 is 19/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
48/18 = 48 × 10/18 × 10 = 480/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
10/20 = 10 × 9/20 × 9 = 90/180 - Add the two like fractions:
480/180 + 90/180 = 480 + 90/180 = 570/180 - 570/180 simplified gives 19/6
- So, 48/18 + 10/20 = 19/6
In mixed form: 31/6
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