Add 60/48 and 2/30
1st number: 1 12/48, 2nd number: 2/30
60/48 + 2/30 is 79/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 30 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
60/48 = 60 × 5/48 × 5 = 300/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
2/30 = 2 × 8/30 × 8 = 16/240 - Add the two like fractions:
300/240 + 16/240 = 300 + 16/240 = 316/240 - 316/240 simplified gives 79/60
- So, 60/48 + 2/30 = 79/60
In mixed form: 119/60
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