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Add 48/20 and 10/7

1st number: 2 8/20, 2nd number: 1 3/7

48/20 + 10/7 is 134/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 7 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    48/20 = 48 × 7/20 × 7 = 336/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
    10/7 = 10 × 20/7 × 20 = 200/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/140 + 200/140 = 336 + 200/140 = 536/140
  5. 536/140 simplified gives 134/35
  6. So, 48/20 + 10/7 = 134/35
    In mixed form: 329/35

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