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Add 8/2 and 20/48

1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 20/48

8/2 + 20/48 is 53/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 48 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 24 = 48,
    8/2 = 8 × 24/2 × 24 = 192/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    20/48 = 20 × 1/48 × 1 = 20/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/48 + 20/48 = 192 + 20/48 = 212/48
  5. 212/48 simplified gives 53/12
  6. So, 8/2 + 20/48 = 53/12
    In mixed form: 45/12

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