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Add 1/48 and 4/60

1/48 + 4/60 is 7/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    1/48 = 1 × 5/48 × 5 = 5/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    4/60 = 4 × 4/60 × 4 = 16/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/240 + 16/240 = 5 + 16/240 = 21/240
  5. 21/240 simplified gives 7/80
  6. So, 1/48 + 4/60 = 7/80

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