Add 48/9 and 2/60
1st number: 5 3/9, 2nd number: 2/60
48/9 + 2/60 is 161/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
48/9 = 48 × 20/9 × 20 = 960/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
2/60 = 2 × 3/60 × 3 = 6/180 - Add the two like fractions:
960/180 + 6/180 = 960 + 6/180 = 966/180 - 966/180 simplified gives 161/30
- So, 48/9 + 2/60 = 161/30
In mixed form: 511/30
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