Add 80/60 and 42/48
1st number: 1 20/60, 2nd number: 42/48
80/60 + 42/48 is 53/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
80/60 = 80 × 4/60 × 4 = 320/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
42/48 = 42 × 5/48 × 5 = 210/240 - Add the two like fractions:
320/240 + 210/240 = 320 + 210/240 = 530/240 - 530/240 simplified gives 53/24
- So, 80/60 + 42/48 = 53/24
In mixed form: 25/24
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