Add 21/48 and 18/60
21/48 + 18/60 is 59/80.
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,
21/48 = 21 × 5/48 × 5 = 105/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
18/60 = 18 × 4/60 × 4 = 72/240 - Add the two like fractions:
105/240 + 72/240 = 105 + 72/240 = 177/240 - 177/240 simplified gives 59/80
- So, 21/48 + 18/60 = 59/80
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