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Add 49/48 and 4/60

1st number: 1 1/48, 2nd number: 4/60

49/48 + 4/60 is 87/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 60 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    49/48 = 49 × 5/48 × 5 = 245/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    4/60 = 4 × 4/60 × 4 = 16/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/240 + 16/240 = 245 + 16/240 = 261/240
  5. 261/240 simplified gives 87/80
  6. So, 49/48 + 4/60 = 87/80
    In mixed form: 17/80

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