Add 6/48 and 5/60
6/48 + 5/60 is 5/24.
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,
6/48 = 6 × 5/48 × 5 = 30/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
5/60 = 5 × 4/60 × 4 = 20/240 - Add the two like fractions:
30/240 + 20/240 = 30 + 20/240 = 50/240 - 50/240 simplified gives 5/24
- So, 6/48 + 5/60 = 5/24
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