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Add 5/48 and 50/20

1st number: 5/48, 2nd number: 2 10/20

5/48 + 50/20 is 125/48.

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,
    50/20 = 50 × 12/20 × 12 = 600/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/240 + 600/240 = 25 + 600/240 = 625/240
  5. 625/240 simplified gives 125/48
  6. So, 5/48 + 50/20 = 125/48
    In mixed form: 229/48

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