Add 12/48 and 32/60
12/48 + 32/60 is 47/60.
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,
12/48 = 12 × 5/48 × 5 = 60/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
32/60 = 32 × 4/60 × 4 = 128/240 - Add the two like fractions:
60/240 + 128/240 = 60 + 128/240 = 188/240 - 188/240 simplified gives 47/60
- So, 12/48 + 32/60 = 47/60
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