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Add 48/7 and 28/20

1st number: 6 6/7, 2nd number: 1 8/20

48/7 + 28/20 is 289/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 20 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
    48/7 = 48 × 20/7 × 20 = 960/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    28/20 = 28 × 7/20 × 7 = 196/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/140 + 196/140 = 960 + 196/140 = 1156/140
  5. 1156/140 simplified gives 289/35
  6. So, 48/7 + 28/20 = 289/35
    In mixed form: 89/35

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