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Add 8/48 and 1/20

8/48 + 1/20 is 13/60.

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,
    8/48 = 8 × 5/48 × 5 = 40/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
    1/20 = 1 × 12/20 × 12 = 12/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/240 + 12/240 = 40 + 12/240 = 52/240
  5. 52/240 simplified gives 13/60
  6. So, 8/48 + 1/20 = 13/60

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