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Add 48/18 and 16/20

1st number: 2 12/18, 2nd number: 16/20

48/18 + 16/20 is 52/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    48/18 = 48 × 10/18 × 10 = 480/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    16/20 = 16 × 9/20 × 9 = 144/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/180 + 144/180 = 480 + 144/180 = 624/180
  5. 624/180 simplified gives 52/15
  6. So, 48/18 + 16/20 = 52/15
    In mixed form: 37/15

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