Add 4/48 and 6/80
4/48 + 6/80 is 19/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
4/48 = 4 × 5/48 × 5 = 20/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
6/80 = 6 × 3/80 × 3 = 18/240 - Add the two like fractions:
20/240 + 18/240 = 20 + 18/240 = 38/240 - 38/240 simplified gives 19/120
- So, 4/48 + 6/80 = 19/120
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