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Add 48/20 and 5/7

1st number: 2 8/20, 2nd number: 5/7

48/20 + 5/7 is 109/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    48/20 = 48 × 7/20 × 7 = 336/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
    5/7 = 5 × 20/7 × 20 = 100/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/140 + 100/140 = 336 + 100/140 = 436/140
  5. 436/140 simplified gives 109/35
  6. So, 48/20 + 5/7 = 109/35
    In mixed form: 34/35

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