Add 45/48 and 5/60
45/48 + 5/60 is 49/48.
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,
45/48 = 45 × 5/48 × 5 = 225/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
5/60 = 5 × 4/60 × 4 = 20/240 - Add the two like fractions:
225/240 + 20/240 = 225 + 20/240 = 245/240 - 245/240 simplified gives 49/48
- So, 45/48 + 5/60 = 49/48
In mixed form: 11/48
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