Add 48/60 and 6/64
48/60 + 6/64 is 143/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 64 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
48/60 = 48 × 16/60 × 16 = 768/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
6/64 = 6 × 15/64 × 15 = 90/960 - Add the two like fractions:
768/960 + 90/960 = 768 + 90/960 = 858/960 - 858/960 simplified gives 143/160
- So, 48/60 + 6/64 = 143/160
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