Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 5/48 and 2/20

5/48 + 2/20 is 49/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 20 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    5/48 = 5 × 5/48 × 5 = 25/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
    2/20 = 2 × 12/20 × 12 = 24/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/240 + 24/240 = 25 + 24/240 = 49/240
  5. So, 5/48 + 2/20 = 49/240

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com