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Add 9/20 and 10/48

9/20 + 10/48 is 79/120.

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,
    9/20 = 9 × 12/20 × 12 = 108/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    10/48 = 10 × 5/48 × 5 = 50/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/240 + 50/240 = 108 + 50/240 = 158/240
  5. 158/240 simplified gives 79/120
  6. So, 9/20 + 10/48 = 79/120

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