Add 48/60 and 5/18
48/60 + 5/18 is 97/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
48/60 = 48 × 3/60 × 3 = 144/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
5/18 = 5 × 10/18 × 10 = 50/180 - Add the two like fractions:
144/180 + 50/180 = 144 + 50/180 = 194/180 - 194/180 simplified gives 97/90
- So, 48/60 + 5/18 = 97/90
In mixed form: 17/90
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