Add 18/48 and 49/60
18/48 + 49/60 is 143/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
18/48 = 18 × 5/48 × 5 = 90/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
49/60 = 49 × 4/60 × 4 = 196/240 - Add the two like fractions:
90/240 + 196/240 = 90 + 196/240 = 286/240 - 286/240 simplified gives 143/120
- So, 18/48 + 49/60 = 143/120
In mixed form: 123/120
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