Add 48/36 and 7/60
1st number: 1 12/36, 2nd number: 7/60
48/36 + 7/60 is 29/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
48/36 = 48 × 5/36 × 5 = 240/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
7/60 = 7 × 3/60 × 3 = 21/180 - Add the two like fractions:
240/180 + 21/180 = 240 + 21/180 = 261/180 - 261/180 simplified gives 29/20
- So, 48/36 + 7/60 = 29/20
In mixed form: 19/20
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