Add 48/60 and 48/56
48/60 + 48/56 is 58/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
48/60 = 48 × 14/60 × 14 = 672/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
48/56 = 48 × 15/56 × 15 = 720/840 - Add the two like fractions:
672/840 + 720/840 = 672 + 720/840 = 1392/840 - 1392/840 simplified gives 58/35
- So, 48/60 + 48/56 = 58/35
In mixed form: 123/35
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