Add 60/48 and 6/9, Solve 1 12/48 + 6/9 as a fraction

Add 60/48 and 6/9

1^st number: 1 12/48, 2^nd number: 6/9

60/48 + 6/9 is 23/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 9 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 9 × 16 = 144,
6/9 = 6 × 16/9 × 16 = 96/144
Add the two like fractions:
180/144 + 96/144 = 180 + 96/144 = 276/144
276/144 simplified gives 23/12
So, 60/48 + 6/9 = 23/12
In mixed form: 111/12

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