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Add 48/20 and 40/48

1st number: 2 8/20, 2nd number: 40/48

48/20 + 40/48 is 97/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
    48/20 = 48 × 12/20 × 12 = 576/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    40/48 = 40 × 5/48 × 5 = 200/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/240 + 200/240 = 576 + 200/240 = 776/240
  5. 776/240 simplified gives 97/30
  6. So, 48/20 + 40/48 = 97/30
    In mixed form: 37/30

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