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Add 48/60 and 18/49

48/60 + 18/49 is 286/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 49 is 2940

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    48/60 = 48 × 49/60 × 49 = 2352/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
    18/49 = 18 × 60/49 × 60 = 1080/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2352/2940 + 1080/2940 = 2352 + 1080/2940 = 3432/2940
  5. 3432/2940 simplified gives 286/245
  6. So, 48/60 + 18/49 = 286/245
    In mixed form: 141/245

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