Add 48/20 and 5/9
1st number: 2 8/20, 2nd number: 5/9
48/20 + 5/9 is 133/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
48/20 = 48 × 9/20 × 9 = 432/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
5/9 = 5 × 20/9 × 20 = 100/180 - Add the two like fractions:
432/180 + 100/180 = 432 + 100/180 = 532/180 - 532/180 simplified gives 133/45
- So, 48/20 + 5/9 = 133/45
In mixed form: 243/45
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