Add 56/48 and 42/60
1st number: 1 8/48, 2nd number: 42/60
56/48 + 42/60 is 28/15.
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,
56/48 = 56 × 5/48 × 5 = 280/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
42/60 = 42 × 4/60 × 4 = 168/240 - Add the two like fractions:
280/240 + 168/240 = 280 + 168/240 = 448/240 - 448/240 simplified gives 28/15
- So, 56/48 + 42/60 = 28/15
In mixed form: 113/15
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