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Add 72/48 and 7/20

1st number: 1 24/48, 2nd number: 7/20

72/48 + 7/20 is 37/20.

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,
    72/48 = 72 × 5/48 × 5 = 360/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
    7/20 = 7 × 12/20 × 12 = 84/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/240 + 84/240 = 360 + 84/240 = 444/240
  5. 444/240 simplified gives 37/20
  6. So, 72/48 + 7/20 = 37/20
    In mixed form: 117/20

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