Add 4/18 and 48/60
4/18 + 48/60 is 46/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
4/18 = 4 × 10/18 × 10 = 40/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
48/60 = 48 × 3/60 × 3 = 144/180 - Add the two like fractions:
40/180 + 144/180 = 40 + 144/180 = 184/180 - 184/180 simplified gives 46/45
- So, 4/18 + 48/60 = 46/45
In mixed form: 11/45
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