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Add 2/60 and 48/5

1st number: 2/60, 2nd number: 9 3/5

2/60 + 48/5 is 289/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 5 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    2/60 = 2 × 1/60 × 1 = 2/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    48/5 = 48 × 12/5 × 12 = 576/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/60 + 576/60 = 2 + 576/60 = 578/60
  5. 578/60 simplified gives 289/30
  6. So, 2/60 + 48/5 = 289/30
    In mixed form: 919/30

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