Add 8/48 and 10/60
8/48 + 10/60 is 1/3.
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,
8/48 = 8 × 5/48 × 5 = 40/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
10/60 = 10 × 4/60 × 4 = 40/240 - Add the two like fractions:
40/240 + 40/240 = 40 + 40/240 = 80/240 - 80/240 simplified gives 1/3
- So, 8/48 + 10/60 = 1/3
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