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Add 48/60 and 45/40

1st number: 48/60, 2nd number: 1 5/40

48/60 + 45/40 is 77/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    48/60 = 48 × 2/60 × 2 = 96/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    45/40 = 45 × 3/40 × 3 = 135/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/120 + 135/120 = 96 + 135/120 = 231/120
  5. 231/120 simplified gives 77/40
  6. So, 48/60 + 45/40 = 77/40
    In mixed form: 137/40

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