Add 1/4 and 48/60
1/4 + 48/60 is 21/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
1/4 = 1 × 15/4 × 15 = 15/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
48/60 = 48 × 1/60 × 1 = 48/60 - Add the two like fractions:
15/60 + 48/60 = 15 + 48/60 = 63/60 - 63/60 simplified gives 21/20
- So, 1/4 + 48/60 = 21/20
In mixed form: 11/20
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