Add 54/60 and 6/48
54/60 + 6/48 is 41/40.
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,
6/48 = 6 × 5/48 × 5 = 30/240 - Add the two like fractions:
216/240 + 30/240 = 216 + 30/240 = 246/240 - 246/240 simplified gives 41/40
- So, 54/60 + 6/48 = 41/40
In mixed form: 11/40
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