Add 7/9 and 48/60
7/9 + 48/60 is 71/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
7/9 = 7 × 20/9 × 20 = 140/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
48/60 = 48 × 3/60 × 3 = 144/180 - Add the two like fractions:
140/180 + 144/180 = 140 + 144/180 = 284/180 - 284/180 simplified gives 71/45
- So, 7/9 + 48/60 = 71/45
In mixed form: 126/45
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