Add 48/3 and 5/20
1st number: 16 0/3, 2nd number: 5/20
48/3 + 5/20 is 65/4.
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,
5/20 = 5 × 3/20 × 3 = 15/60 - Add the two like fractions:
960/60 + 15/60 = 960 + 15/60 = 975/60 - 975/60 simplified gives 65/4
- So, 48/3 + 5/20 = 65/4
In mixed form: 161/4
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