Add 8/48 and 3/60
8/48 + 3/60 is 13/60.
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,
3/60 = 3 × 4/60 × 4 = 12/240 - Add the two like fractions:
40/240 + 12/240 = 40 + 12/240 = 52/240 - 52/240 simplified gives 13/60
- So, 8/48 + 3/60 = 13/60
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