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Add 9/48 and 56/20

1st number: 9/48, 2nd number: 2 16/20

9/48 + 56/20 is 239/80.

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,
    9/48 = 9 × 5/48 × 5 = 45/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
    56/20 = 56 × 12/20 × 12 = 672/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/240 + 672/240 = 45 + 672/240 = 717/240
  5. 717/240 simplified gives 239/80
  6. So, 9/48 + 56/20 = 239/80
    In mixed form: 279/80

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