Add 48/45 and 42/60
1st number: 1 3/45, 2nd number: 42/60
48/45 + 42/60 is 53/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
48/45 = 48 × 4/45 × 4 = 192/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
42/60 = 42 × 3/60 × 3 = 126/180 - Add the two like fractions:
192/180 + 126/180 = 192 + 126/180 = 318/180 - 318/180 simplified gives 53/30
- So, 48/45 + 42/60 = 53/30
In mixed form: 123/30
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