Add 48/60 and 12/18
48/60 + 12/18 is 22/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
48/60 = 48 × 3/60 × 3 = 144/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
12/18 = 12 × 10/18 × 10 = 120/180 - Add the two like fractions:
144/180 + 120/180 = 144 + 120/180 = 264/180 - 264/180 simplified gives 22/15
- So, 48/60 + 12/18 = 22/15
In mixed form: 17/15
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