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Add 60/48 and 35/54

1st number: 1 12/48, 2nd number: 35/54

60/48 + 35/54 is 205/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 54 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    60/48 = 60 × 9/48 × 9 = 540/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
    35/54 = 35 × 8/54 × 8 = 280/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/432 + 280/432 = 540 + 280/432 = 820/432
  5. 820/432 simplified gives 205/108
  6. So, 60/48 + 35/54 = 205/108
    In mixed form: 197/108

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