Add 8/48 and 14/60
8/48 + 14/60 is 2/5.
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,
14/60 = 14 × 4/60 × 4 = 56/240 - Add the two like fractions:
40/240 + 56/240 = 40 + 56/240 = 96/240 - 96/240 simplified gives 2/5
- So, 8/48 + 14/60 = 2/5
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