Add 48/60 and 20/32
48/60 + 20/32 is 57/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 32 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
48/60 = 48 × 8/60 × 8 = 384/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
20/32 = 20 × 15/32 × 15 = 300/480 - Add the two like fractions:
384/480 + 300/480 = 384 + 300/480 = 684/480 - 684/480 simplified gives 57/40
- So, 48/60 + 20/32 = 57/40
In mixed form: 117/40
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