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Add 2/60 and 9/48

2/60 + 9/48 is 53/240.

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,
    2/60 = 2 × 4/60 × 4 = 8/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    9/48 = 9 × 5/48 × 5 = 45/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/240 + 45/240 = 8 + 45/240 = 53/240
  5. So, 2/60 + 9/48 = 53/240

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