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Add 48/20 and 24/16

1st number: 2 8/20, 2nd number: 1 8/16

48/20 + 24/16 is 39/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
    48/20 = 48 × 4/20 × 4 = 192/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    24/16 = 24 × 5/16 × 5 = 120/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/80 + 120/80 = 192 + 120/80 = 312/80
  5. 312/80 simplified gives 39/10
  6. So, 48/20 + 24/16 = 39/10
    In mixed form: 39/10

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