Add 2/60 and 54/48
1st number: 2/60, 2nd number: 1 6/48
2/60 + 54/48 is 139/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
2/60 = 2 × 4/60 × 4 = 8/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
54/48 = 54 × 5/48 × 5 = 270/240 - Add the two like fractions:
8/240 + 270/240 = 8 + 270/240 = 278/240 - 278/240 simplified gives 139/120
- So, 2/60 + 54/48 = 139/120
In mixed form: 119/120
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