Add 48/60 and 45/50
48/60 + 45/50 is 17/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
48/60 = 48 × 5/60 × 5 = 240/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
45/50 = 45 × 6/50 × 6 = 270/300 - Add the two like fractions:
240/300 + 270/300 = 240 + 270/300 = 510/300 - 510/300 simplified gives 17/10
- So, 48/60 + 45/50 = 17/10
In mixed form: 17/10
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