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Add 6/20 and 42/48

6/20 + 42/48 is 47/40.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
    6/20 = 6 × 12/20 × 12 = 72/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    42/48 = 42 × 5/48 × 5 = 210/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/240 + 210/240 = 72 + 210/240 = 282/240
  5. 282/240 simplified gives 47/40
  6. So, 6/20 + 42/48 = 47/40
    In mixed form: 17/40

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