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Add 48/20 and 9/18

1st number: 2 8/20, 2nd number: 9/18

48/20 + 9/18 is 29/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 18 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    48/20 = 48 × 9/20 × 9 = 432/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    9/18 = 9 × 10/18 × 10 = 90/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/180 + 90/180 = 432 + 90/180 = 522/180
  5. 522/180 simplified gives 29/10
  6. So, 48/20 + 9/18 = 29/10
    In mixed form: 29/10

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