Add 64/60 and 50/48
1st number: 1 4/60, 2nd number: 1 2/48
64/60 + 50/48 is 253/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
64/60 = 64 × 4/60 × 4 = 256/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
50/48 = 50 × 5/48 × 5 = 250/240 - Add the two like fractions:
256/240 + 250/240 = 256 + 250/240 = 506/240 - 506/240 simplified gives 253/120
- So, 64/60 + 50/48 = 253/120
In mixed form: 213/120
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