Add 18/24 and 48/60
18/24 + 48/60 is 31/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
18/24 = 18 × 5/24 × 5 = 90/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
48/60 = 48 × 2/60 × 2 = 96/120 - Add the two like fractions:
90/120 + 96/120 = 90 + 96/120 = 186/120 - 186/120 simplified gives 31/20
- So, 18/24 + 48/60 = 31/20
In mixed form: 111/20
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