Add 6/48 and 18/20
6/48 + 18/20 is 41/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
6/48 = 6 × 5/48 × 5 = 30/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
18/20 = 18 × 12/20 × 12 = 216/240 - Add the two like fractions:
30/240 + 216/240 = 30 + 216/240 = 246/240 - 246/240 simplified gives 41/40
- So, 6/48 + 18/20 = 41/40
In mixed form: 11/40
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