Add 60/8 and 48/90
1st number: 7 4/8, 2nd number: 48/90
60/8 + 48/90 is 241/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
60/8 = 60 × 45/8 × 45 = 2700/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
48/90 = 48 × 4/90 × 4 = 192/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2700/360 + 192/360 = 2700 + 192/360 = 2892/360 - 2892/360 simplified gives 241/30
- So, 60/8 + 48/90 = 241/30
In mixed form: 81/30
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