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Add 3/60 and 18/48

3/60 + 18/48 is 17/40.

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,
    3/60 = 3 × 4/60 × 4 = 12/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    18/48 = 18 × 5/48 × 5 = 90/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/240 + 90/240 = 12 + 90/240 = 102/240
  5. 102/240 simplified gives 17/40
  6. So, 3/60 + 18/48 = 17/40

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