Add 48/60 and 4/64
48/60 + 4/64 is 69/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 64 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
48/60 = 48 × 16/60 × 16 = 768/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
4/64 = 4 × 15/64 × 15 = 60/960 - Add the two like fractions:
768/960 + 60/960 = 768 + 60/960 = 828/960 - 828/960 simplified gives 69/80
- So, 48/60 + 4/64 = 69/80
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