Add 36/48 and 56/60
36/48 + 56/60 is 101/60.
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,
36/48 = 36 × 5/48 × 5 = 180/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
56/60 = 56 × 4/60 × 4 = 224/240 - Add the two like fractions:
180/240 + 224/240 = 180 + 224/240 = 404/240 - 404/240 simplified gives 101/60
- So, 36/48 + 56/60 = 101/60
In mixed form: 141/60
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