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Add 60/9 and 20/48

1st number: 6 6/9, 2nd number: 20/48

60/9 + 20/48 is 85/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 48 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
    60/9 = 60 × 16/9 × 16 = 960/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    20/48 = 20 × 3/48 × 3 = 60/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/144 + 60/144 = 960 + 60/144 = 1020/144
  5. 1020/144 simplified gives 85/12
  6. So, 60/9 + 20/48 = 85/12
    In mixed form: 71/12

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