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Add 48/2 and 5/60

1st number: 24 0/2, 2nd number: 5/60

48/2 + 5/60 is 289/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
    48/2 = 48 × 30/2 × 30 = 1440/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    5/60 = 5 × 1/60 × 1 = 5/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/60 + 5/60 = 1440 + 5/60 = 1445/60
  5. 1445/60 simplified gives 289/12
  6. So, 48/2 + 5/60 = 289/12
    In mixed form: 241/12

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