Add 60/48 and 60/27
1st number: 1 12/48, 2nd number: 2 6/27
60/48 + 60/27 is 125/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 27 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
60/48 = 60 × 9/48 × 9 = 540/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
60/27 = 60 × 16/27 × 16 = 960/432 - Add the two like fractions:
540/432 + 960/432 = 540 + 960/432 = 1500/432 - 1500/432 simplified gives 125/36
- So, 60/48 + 60/27 = 125/36
In mixed form: 317/36
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