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Add 48/4 and 20/9

1st number: 12 0/4, 2nd number: 2 2/9

48/4 + 20/9 is 128/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 9 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    48/4 = 48 × 9/4 × 9 = 432/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    20/9 = 20 × 4/9 × 4 = 80/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/36 + 80/36 = 432 + 80/36 = 512/36
  5. 512/36 simplified gives 128/9
  6. So, 48/4 + 20/9 = 128/9
    In mixed form: 142/9

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