Add 48/9 and 1/20
1st number: 5 3/9, 2nd number: 1/20
48/9 + 1/20 is 323/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
48/9 = 48 × 20/9 × 20 = 960/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
1/20 = 1 × 9/20 × 9 = 9/180 - Add the two like fractions:
960/180 + 9/180 = 960 + 9/180 = 969/180 - 969/180 simplified gives 323/60
- So, 48/9 + 1/20 = 323/60
In mixed form: 523/60
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