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Add 48/18 and 7/60

1st number: 2 12/18, 2nd number: 7/60

48/18 + 7/60 is 167/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    48/18 = 48 × 10/18 × 10 = 480/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    7/60 = 7 × 3/60 × 3 = 21/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/180 + 21/180 = 480 + 21/180 = 501/180
  5. 501/180 simplified gives 167/60
  6. So, 48/18 + 7/60 = 167/60
    In mixed form: 247/60

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