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Add 48/36 and 27/20

1st number: 1 12/36, 2nd number: 1 7/20

48/36 + 27/20 is 161/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 20 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    48/36 = 48 × 5/36 × 5 = 240/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    27/20 = 27 × 9/20 × 9 = 243/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/180 + 243/180 = 240 + 243/180 = 483/180
  5. 483/180 simplified gives 161/60
  6. So, 48/36 + 27/20 = 161/60
    In mixed form: 241/60

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