Add 60/80 and 24/48
60/80 + 24/48 is 5/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
60/80 = 60 × 3/80 × 3 = 180/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
24/48 = 24 × 5/48 × 5 = 120/240 - Add the two like fractions:
180/240 + 120/240 = 180 + 120/240 = 300/240 - 300/240 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 60/80 + 24/48 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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