Add 56/48 and 9/60
1st number: 1 8/48, 2nd number: 9/60
56/48 + 9/60 is 79/60.
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,
9/60 = 9 × 4/60 × 4 = 36/240 - Add the two like fractions:
280/240 + 36/240 = 280 + 36/240 = 316/240 - 316/240 simplified gives 79/60
- So, 56/48 + 9/60 = 79/60
In mixed form: 119/60
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