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Add 18/48 and 48/60

18/48 + 48/60 is 47/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 60 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    18/48 = 18 × 5/48 × 5 = 90/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    48/60 = 48 × 4/60 × 4 = 192/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/240 + 192/240 = 90 + 192/240 = 282/240
  5. 282/240 simplified gives 47/40
  6. So, 18/48 + 48/60 = 47/40
    In mixed form: 17/40

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