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Add 48/60 and 45/48

48/60 + 45/48 is 139/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    48/60 = 48 × 4/60 × 4 = 192/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    45/48 = 45 × 5/48 × 5 = 225/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/240 + 225/240 = 192 + 225/240 = 417/240
  5. 417/240 simplified gives 139/80
  6. So, 48/60 + 45/48 = 139/80
    In mixed form: 159/80

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