Add 60/54 and 3/48
1st number: 1 6/54, 2nd number: 3/48
60/54 + 3/48 is 169/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
60/54 = 60 × 8/54 × 8 = 480/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
3/48 = 3 × 9/48 × 9 = 27/432 - Add the two like fractions:
480/432 + 27/432 = 480 + 27/432 = 507/432 - 507/432 simplified gives 169/144
- So, 60/54 + 3/48 = 169/144
In mixed form: 125/144
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