Add 45/60 and 35/48
45/60 + 35/48 is 71/48.
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,
45/60 = 45 × 4/60 × 4 = 180/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
35/48 = 35 × 5/48 × 5 = 175/240 - Add the two like fractions:
180/240 + 175/240 = 180 + 175/240 = 355/240 - 355/240 simplified gives 71/48
- So, 45/60 + 35/48 = 71/48
In mixed form: 123/48
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