Add 9/48 and 32/60
9/48 + 32/60 is 173/240.
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,
9/48 = 9 × 5/48 × 5 = 45/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
32/60 = 32 × 4/60 × 4 = 128/240 - Add the two like fractions:
45/240 + 128/240 = 45 + 128/240 = 173/240 - So, 9/48 + 32/60 = 173/240
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