Add 2/60 and 8/48
2/60 + 8/48 is 1/5.
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,
8/48 = 8 × 5/48 × 5 = 40/240 - Add the two like fractions:
8/240 + 40/240 = 8 + 40/240 = 48/240 - 48/240 simplified gives 1/5
- So, 2/60 + 8/48 = 1/5
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