Add 60/48 and 90/80
1st number: 1 12/48, 2nd number: 1 10/80
60/48 + 90/80 is 19/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
60/48 = 60 × 5/48 × 5 = 300/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
90/80 = 90 × 3/80 × 3 = 270/240 - Add the two like fractions:
300/240 + 270/240 = 300 + 270/240 = 570/240 - 570/240 simplified gives 19/8
- So, 60/48 + 90/80 = 19/8
In mixed form: 23/8
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