Add 60/48 and 35/36
1st number: 1 12/48, 2nd number: 35/36
60/48 + 35/36 is 20/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
60/48 = 60 × 3/48 × 3 = 180/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
35/36 = 35 × 4/36 × 4 = 140/144 - Add the two like fractions:
180/144 + 140/144 = 180 + 140/144 = 320/144 - 320/144 simplified gives 20/9
- So, 60/48 + 35/36 = 20/9
In mixed form: 22/9
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