Add 48/20 and 3/7
1st number: 2 8/20, 2nd number: 3/7
48/20 + 3/7 is 99/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
48/20 = 48 × 7/20 × 7 = 336/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
3/7 = 3 × 20/7 × 20 = 60/140 - Add the two like fractions:
336/140 + 60/140 = 336 + 60/140 = 396/140 - 396/140 simplified gives 99/35
- So, 48/20 + 3/7 = 99/35
In mixed form: 229/35
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