Add 5/48 and 20/60
5/48 + 20/60 is 7/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
5/48 = 5 × 5/48 × 5 = 25/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
20/60 = 20 × 4/60 × 4 = 80/240 - Add the two like fractions:
25/240 + 80/240 = 25 + 80/240 = 105/240 - 105/240 simplified gives 7/16
- So, 5/48 + 20/60 = 7/16
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