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Add 56/48 and 90/60

1st number: 1 8/48, 2nd number: 1 30/60

56/48 + 90/60 is 8/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    56/48 = 56 × 5/48 × 5 = 280/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    90/60 = 90 × 4/60 × 4 = 360/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/240 + 360/240 = 280 + 360/240 = 640/240
  5. 640/240 simplified gives 8/3
  6. So, 56/48 + 90/60 = 8/3
    In mixed form: 22/3

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