Add 9/60 and 25/48
9/60 + 25/48 is 161/240.
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,
9/60 = 9 × 4/60 × 4 = 36/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
25/48 = 25 × 5/48 × 5 = 125/240 - Add the two like fractions:
36/240 + 125/240 = 36 + 125/240 = 161/240 - So, 9/60 + 25/48 = 161/240
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