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Add 48/60 and 28/54

48/60 + 28/54 is 178/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 54 is 540

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
    48/60 = 48 × 9/60 × 9 = 432/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
    28/54 = 28 × 10/54 × 10 = 280/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/540 + 280/540 = 432 + 280/540 = 712/540
  5. 712/540 simplified gives 178/135
  6. So, 48/60 + 28/54 = 178/135
    In mixed form: 143/135

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