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Add 21/8 and 48/60

1st number: 2 5/8, 2nd number: 48/60

21/8 + 48/60 is 137/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 60 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    21/8 = 21 × 15/8 × 15 = 315/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    48/60 = 48 × 2/60 × 2 = 96/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/120 + 96/120 = 315 + 96/120 = 411/120
  5. 411/120 simplified gives 137/40
  6. So, 21/8 + 48/60 = 137/40
    In mixed form: 317/40

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