Add 48/5 and 20/48
1st number: 9 3/5, 2nd number: 20/48
48/5 + 20/48 is 601/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
48/5 = 48 × 48/5 × 48 = 2304/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
20/48 = 20 × 5/48 × 5 = 100/240 - Add the two like fractions:
2304/240 + 100/240 = 2304 + 100/240 = 2404/240 - 2404/240 simplified gives 601/60
- So, 48/5 + 20/48 = 601/60
In mixed form: 101/60
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