Add 48/60 and 3/8
48/60 + 3/8 is 47/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
48/60 = 48 × 2/60 × 2 = 96/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
3/8 = 3 × 15/8 × 15 = 45/120 - Add the two like fractions:
96/120 + 45/120 = 96 + 45/120 = 141/120 - 141/120 simplified gives 47/40
- So, 48/60 + 3/8 = 47/40
In mixed form: 17/40
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