Add 8/48 and 9/20
8/48 + 9/20 is 37/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
8/48 = 8 × 5/48 × 5 = 40/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
9/20 = 9 × 12/20 × 12 = 108/240 - Add the two like fractions:
40/240 + 108/240 = 40 + 108/240 = 148/240 - 148/240 simplified gives 37/60
- So, 8/48 + 9/20 = 37/60
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