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Add 48/60 and 36/9

1st number: 48/60, 2nd number: 4 0/9

48/60 + 36/9 is 24/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 9 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    48/60 = 48 × 3/60 × 3 = 144/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    36/9 = 36 × 20/9 × 20 = 720/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/180 + 720/180 = 144 + 720/180 = 864/180
  5. 864/180 simplified gives 24/5
  6. So, 48/60 + 36/9 = 24/5
    In mixed form: 44/5

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