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Add 75/20 and 5/48

1st number: 3 15/20, 2nd number: 5/48

75/20 + 5/48 is 185/48.

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,
    75/20 = 75 × 12/20 × 12 = 900/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    5/48 = 5 × 5/48 × 5 = 25/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/240 + 25/240 = 900 + 25/240 = 925/240
  5. 925/240 simplified gives 185/48
  6. So, 75/20 + 5/48 = 185/48
    In mixed form: 341/48

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