Add 48/20 and 16/56
1st number: 2 8/20, 2nd number: 16/56
48/20 + 16/56 is 94/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
48/20 = 48 × 14/20 × 14 = 672/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
16/56 = 16 × 5/56 × 5 = 80/280 - Add the two like fractions:
672/280 + 80/280 = 672 + 80/280 = 752/280 - 752/280 simplified gives 94/35
- So, 48/20 + 16/56 = 94/35
In mixed form: 224/35
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