Add 7/48 and 4/60
7/48 + 4/60 is 17/80.
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,
7/48 = 7 × 5/48 × 5 = 35/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
4/60 = 4 × 4/60 × 4 = 16/240 - Add the two like fractions:
35/240 + 16/240 = 35 + 16/240 = 51/240 - 51/240 simplified gives 17/80
- So, 7/48 + 4/60 = 17/80
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