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Add 48/20 and 42/6

1st number: 2 8/20, 2nd number: 7 0/6

48/20 + 42/6 is 47/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 6 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    48/20 = 48 × 3/20 × 3 = 144/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    42/6 = 42 × 10/6 × 10 = 420/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/60 + 420/60 = 144 + 420/60 = 564/60
  5. 564/60 simplified gives 47/5
  6. So, 48/20 + 42/6 = 47/5
    In mixed form: 92/5

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