Add 2/48 and 12/60
2/48 + 12/60 is 29/120.
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,
2/48 = 2 × 5/48 × 5 = 10/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
12/60 = 12 × 4/60 × 4 = 48/240 - Add the two like fractions:
10/240 + 48/240 = 10 + 48/240 = 58/240 - 58/240 simplified gives 29/120
- So, 2/48 + 12/60 = 29/120
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