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Add 64/20 and 10/48

1st number: 3 4/20, 2nd number: 10/48

64/20 + 10/48 is 409/120.

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,
    64/20 = 64 × 12/20 × 12 = 768/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    10/48 = 10 × 5/48 × 5 = 50/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/240 + 50/240 = 768 + 50/240 = 818/240
  5. 818/240 simplified gives 409/120
  6. So, 64/20 + 10/48 = 409/120
    In mixed form: 349/120

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