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Add 54/48 and 3/20

1st number: 1 6/48, 2nd number: 3/20

54/48 + 3/20 is 51/40.

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,
    54/48 = 54 × 5/48 × 5 = 270/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
    3/20 = 3 × 12/20 × 12 = 36/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/240 + 36/240 = 270 + 36/240 = 306/240
  5. 306/240 simplified gives 51/40
  6. So, 54/48 + 3/20 = 51/40
    In mixed form: 111/40

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