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Add 5/8 and 20/48

5/8 + 20/48 is 25/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 48 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
    5/8 = 5 × 6/8 × 6 = 30/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    20/48 = 20 × 1/48 × 1 = 20/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/48 + 20/48 = 30 + 20/48 = 50/48
  5. 50/48 simplified gives 25/24
  6. So, 5/8 + 20/48 = 25/24
    In mixed form: 11/24

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