Add 48/20 and 45/24
1st number: 2 8/20, 2nd number: 1 21/24
48/20 + 45/24 is 171/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
48/20 = 48 × 6/20 × 6 = 288/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
45/24 = 45 × 5/24 × 5 = 225/120 - Add the two like fractions:
288/120 + 225/120 = 288 + 225/120 = 513/120 - 513/120 simplified gives 171/40
- So, 48/20 + 45/24 = 171/40
In mixed form: 411/40
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