Add 48/60 and 6/36
48/60 + 6/36 is 29/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 36 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 36 × 5 = 180,
6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180 - Add the two like fractions:
144/180 + 30/180 = 144 + 30/180 = 174/180 - 174/180 simplified gives 29/30
- So, 48/60 + 6/36 = 29/30
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