Add 60/48 and 25/40
1st number: 1 12/48, 2nd number: 25/40
60/48 + 25/40 is 15/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 40 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 40 × 6 = 240,
25/40 = 25 × 6/40 × 6 = 150/240 - Add the two like fractions:
300/240 + 150/240 = 300 + 150/240 = 450/240 - 450/240 simplified gives 15/8
- So, 60/48 + 25/40 = 15/8
In mixed form: 17/8
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