Add 48/60 and 81/96
48/60 + 81/96 is 263/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
48/60 = 48 × 8/60 × 8 = 384/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
81/96 = 81 × 5/96 × 5 = 405/480 - Add the two like fractions:
384/480 + 405/480 = 384 + 405/480 = 789/480 - 789/480 simplified gives 263/160
- So, 48/60 + 81/96 = 263/160
In mixed form: 1103/160
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