Add 48/9 and 63/60
1st number: 5 3/9, 2nd number: 1 3/60
48/9 + 63/60 is 383/60.
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,
63/60 = 63 × 3/60 × 3 = 189/180 - Add the two like fractions:
960/180 + 189/180 = 960 + 189/180 = 1149/180 - 1149/180 simplified gives 383/60
- So, 48/9 + 63/60 = 383/60
In mixed form: 623/60
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