Add 36/60 and 1/48
36/60 + 1/48 is 149/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
36/60 = 36 × 4/60 × 4 = 144/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
1/48 = 1 × 5/48 × 5 = 5/240 - Add the two like fractions:
144/240 + 5/240 = 144 + 5/240 = 149/240 - So, 36/60 + 1/48 = 149/240
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 72/60+1/48 36/60+2/48 36/60+1/96 36/60+3/48 36/60+5/48 36/60+7/48