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Add 18/60 and 40/48

18/60 + 40/48 is 17/15.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    18/60 = 18 × 4/60 × 4 = 72/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    40/48 = 40 × 5/48 × 5 = 200/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/240 + 200/240 = 72 + 200/240 = 272/240
  5. 272/240 simplified gives 17/15
  6. So, 18/60 + 40/48 = 17/15
    In mixed form: 12/15

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