Add 20/48 and 10/60
20/48 + 10/60 is 7/12.
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,
20/48 = 20 × 5/48 × 5 = 100/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
10/60 = 10 × 4/60 × 4 = 40/240 - Add the two like fractions:
100/240 + 40/240 = 100 + 40/240 = 140/240 - 140/240 simplified gives 7/12
- So, 20/48 + 10/60 = 7/12
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