Add 48/60 and 5/9
48/60 + 5/9 is 61/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 9 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 9 × 20 = 180,
5/9 = 5 × 20/9 × 20 = 100/180 - Add the two like fractions:
144/180 + 100/180 = 144 + 100/180 = 244/180 - 244/180 simplified gives 61/45
- So, 48/60 + 5/9 = 61/45
In mixed form: 116/45
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