Add 63/48 and 14/60
1st number: 1 15/48, 2nd number: 14/60
63/48 + 14/60 is 371/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
63/48 = 63 × 5/48 × 5 = 315/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
14/60 = 14 × 4/60 × 4 = 56/240 - Add the two like fractions:
315/240 + 56/240 = 315 + 56/240 = 371/240 - So, 63/48 + 14/60 = 371/240
In mixed form: 1131/240
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