Add 48/2 and 6/60, Solve 24 0/2 + 6/60 as a fraction

Add 48/2 and 6/60

1^st number: 24 0/2, 2^nd number: 6/60

48/2 + 6/60 is 241/10.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
48/2 = 48 × 30/2 × 30 = 1440/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
6/60 = 6 × 1/60 × 1 = 6/60
Add the two like fractions:
1440/60 + 6/60 = 1440 + 6/60 = 1446/60
1446/60 simplified gives 241/10
So, 48/2 + 6/60 = 241/10
In mixed form: 241/10

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