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Add 9/20 and 50/48

1st number: 9/20, 2nd number: 1 2/48

9/20 + 50/48 is 179/120.

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,
    50/48 = 50 × 5/48 × 5 = 250/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/240 + 250/240 = 108 + 250/240 = 358/240
  5. 358/240 simplified gives 179/120
  6. So, 9/20 + 50/48 = 179/120
    In mixed form: 159/120

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