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Add 48/20 and 12/18

1st number: 2 8/20, 2nd number: 12/18

48/20 + 12/18 is 46/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 18 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    48/20 = 48 × 9/20 × 9 = 432/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    12/18 = 12 × 10/18 × 10 = 120/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/180 + 120/180 = 432 + 120/180 = 552/180
  5. 552/180 simplified gives 46/15
  6. So, 48/20 + 12/18 = 46/15
    In mixed form: 31/15

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