Add 54/60 and 20/48
54/60 + 20/48 is 79/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
54/60 = 54 × 4/60 × 4 = 216/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
20/48 = 20 × 5/48 × 5 = 100/240 - Add the two like fractions:
216/240 + 100/240 = 216 + 100/240 = 316/240 - 316/240 simplified gives 79/60
- So, 54/60 + 20/48 = 79/60
In mixed form: 119/60
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