Add 18/48 and 60/80
18/48 + 60/80 is 9/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 80 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 80 × 3 = 240,
60/80 = 60 × 3/80 × 3 = 180/240 - Add the two like fractions:
90/240 + 180/240 = 90 + 180/240 = 270/240 - 270/240 simplified gives 9/8
- So, 18/48 + 60/80 = 9/8
In mixed form: 11/8
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