Add 48/60 and 30/35
48/60 + 30/35 is 58/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
48/60 = 48 × 7/60 × 7 = 336/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
30/35 = 30 × 12/35 × 12 = 360/420 - Add the two like fractions:
336/420 + 360/420 = 336 + 360/420 = 696/420 - 696/420 simplified gives 58/35
- So, 48/60 + 30/35 = 58/35
In mixed form: 123/35
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