Add 48/3 and 2/20
1st number: 16 0/3, 2nd number: 2/20
48/3 + 2/20 is 161/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
48/3 = 48 × 20/3 × 20 = 960/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
2/20 = 2 × 3/20 × 3 = 6/60 - Add the two like fractions:
960/60 + 6/60 = 960 + 6/60 = 966/60 - 966/60 simplified gives 161/10
- So, 48/3 + 2/20 = 161/10
In mixed form: 161/10
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