Add 60/48 and 9/7
1st number: 1 12/48, 2nd number: 1 2/7
60/48 + 9/7 is 71/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 7 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
60/48 = 60 × 7/48 × 7 = 420/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
9/7 = 9 × 48/7 × 48 = 432/336 - Add the two like fractions:
420/336 + 432/336 = 420 + 432/336 = 852/336 - 852/336 simplified gives 71/28
- So, 60/48 + 9/7 = 71/28
In mixed form: 215/28
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